Application of continuous ST-segment monitoring in the detection of silent myocardial ischemia.
The detection of silent myocardial ischemia in patients presenting to emergency departments with atypical chest pain remains problematic. We describe the case of a patient with silent ischemia detected by continuous ST-segment monitoring, resulting in the prompt institution of therapeutic modalities.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Riverside Methodist Hospitals, Columbus, Ohio.
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D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents