This ECG demonstrates an “extensive anterior” and “tombstoning” of the ST segment seen during a large acute anterior myocardial infarction. This is usually the result of thrombosis of the left ...
This ECG demonstrates an "extensive anterior" and "tombstoning" of the ST segment seen during a large acute anterior myocardial infarction. This is usually the result of thrombosis of the left ...
R. Wayne Alexander, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C., Peter C. Block, M.D., F.A.C.C. If it's a distinct entity, the mechanism of reperfusion injury has not been completely ...
March 8, 2004 (New Orleans) — A novel compound that inhibits calcium overload and increases calcium uptake in the sarcoplasmic reticulum fell short of expectations overall, but calderet showed promise ...
A 61-year-old man presented to the emergency department with epigastric pain lasting 3 hours, preceded by vomiting and watery diarrhea for 2 days. He had a 7-year history of hypertension, diabetes ...
When ventricular septal rupture complicates acute myocardial infarction, the mortality is high. Reperfusion therapy has reduced the incidence of septal rupture. However, rapid diagnosis, aggressive ...
Myocardial ischemia is a drop in blood flow to the heart. Myocardial infarction, or heart attack, occurs when death or damage occurs in the muscle tissue of the heart due to low blood supply. The ...