title: Classic Q wave myocardial infarction. Aggressive, early intervention has dramatic results.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Mid-America Cardiology Associates, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA. jlvacek@mac.md
authors.forename: James L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Vacek
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000700:Analgesics; D015415:Biomarkers; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D009566:Nitrates; D001241:Aspirin