Classic Q wave myocardial infarction. Aggressive, early intervention has dramatic results.
One of the most dramatic interventions in modern medicine is the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. The sustained occlusion that occurs with Q wave infarction can result in extensive damage unless coronary flow is restored early. Dr Vacek discusses the rapid response to acute Q wave infarction, including diagnostic techniques, reperfusion, patient monitoring, and ongoing medical therapy.
Vacek
James L
JL
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Mid-America Cardiology Associates, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA. jlvacek@mac.md
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001241:Aspirin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015415:Biomarkers; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D015425:Myocardial Reperfusion / Q000379:methods; D009566:Nitrates / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000700:Analgesics; D015415:Biomarkers; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D009566:Nitrates; D001241:Aspirin