Summary Myocardial Infarctions become common with increasing age, over sixty-five especially in the male demographic. Even though cardiovascular injuries are a top concern for our geriatric population, the same sort of focus is not placed on our atypical patient population, young adults. Both men and...
The Joint Commission (TJC) sets Core Measure requirements for certain common disease processes. The hospitals are expected to follow these requirements in order to meet compliance with The Joint Commission. These core measures are derived from evidence-based practice, they are specific to certain disease processes,...
Myocardial infarction (MI), which mainly caused by coronary artery disease, can result in serious heart conditions or even death (Martini, Nath, & Bartholomew 2015). Although MI is primarily a disease of older population, young adults can suffer from MI as well (Viswanathan & Davis 2005)....
Description Two years ago while working in the accident and emergency department I was able to diagnose myocardial infarction clinically. Pt x a known diabetes and hypertension patient on follow up presented with epigastric pain and vomiting. Patient reported history of substernal chest pain radiating...
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