23. Myocardial Infarction Flashcards
1
Q
What qualifies as STEMI in men?
What about for women?
A
2mm ST elevation in one lead with no LVH
or
1 mm ST elevation in multiple leads
Same for women, except even 1.5 mm elevation counts as a STEMI
2
Q
What is indicated by an elongated Q wave?
A
Cardiac tissue death (necrosis)
3
Q
What may lead you to expect a posterior MI?
A
Prominent R wave in V1
ST depression in V2 and V3
4
Q
Besides troponin, what labs may point to an MI?
A
C Reactive Protein elevation
WBC elevation
Brain Natriurietic Peptide (BNP) elevation
