USMLE/COMLEX - Step 2 - Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction
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What are symptoms of a myocardial infarction?
Shortness of breath, chest pain, diaphoresis
How will the ST Segment of a myocardial infarction appear on ECG?
Elevated
Which leads indicate a right-sided myocardial infarction on an ECG?
II, III, aVF
Which leads indicate a left-sided myocardial infarction on an ECG?
V1-V9
What enzymes will be elevated?
Troponin and CK-MB
How is a myocardial infarction managed?
Mnemonic: MONA-B
a. Morphine
b. Oxygen
c. Nitroglycerine
d. Aspirin
e. Beta Blockers