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At least 10 percent of people who have a myocardial infarction (MI) may have undiagnosed diabetes, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Quality of Care…
More than 1 million Americans a year suffer a myocardial infarction (MI). This article tells you how – and how quickly – you need to respond to the…
More than 1 million Americans a year suffer a myocardial infarction (MI). This article tells you how – and how quickly – you need to respond to the…
While Jane*, a 47-year-old woman with no significant medical history, visits her neighbor, Helen, in the hospital, Helen notes that Jane appears pale. Jane says that she hasn’t…
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, but it’s often under-recognized because of atypical symptoms. Women may experience vague symptoms that are inconsistent with what’s…
Not all AV blocks are dangerous. Find out which ones are and how they’re managed.
Nurses should have a high level of suspicion for spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) when patients, especially young women, present with chest pain and other acute coronary syndrome…
According to the American Heart Association, each year an estimated 635,000 Americans have a new myocardial infarction (MI) and an estimated 300,000 of them have a recurrent attack.…
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, mortality rate for myocardial infarction (MI) didn’t significantly change between 2005 and 2009 despite reduction in hospital…
Understand women’s unique risks and symptoms to ensure early identification and treatment of CVD. Takeaways: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality in women; women of…
Anxiety attack or myocardial infarction?
The patient thinks she knows what’s causing her chest pain. Her nurse knows she must rule out myocardial infarction.
At least 10% of MI patient may have undiagnosed diabetes
At least 10 percent of people who have a myocardial infarction (MI) may have undiagnosed diabetes, according to research presented at the American Heart…
Attacking anterior-wall myocardial infarction in time
More than 1 million Americans a year suffer a myocardial infarction (MI). This article tells you how – and how quickly – you need…
Attacking anterior-wall myocardial infarction in time
More than 1 million Americans a year suffer a myocardial infarction (MI). This article tells you how – and how quickly – you need…
Atypical myocardial infarction
While Jane*, a 47-year-old woman with no significant medical history, visits her neighbor, Helen, in the hospital, Helen notes that Jane appears pale. Jane…
Atypical presentation of myocardial infarction
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, but it’s often under-recognized because of atypical symptoms. Women may experience vague symptoms that…
Managing atrioventricular blocks
Not all AV blocks are dangerous. Find out which ones are and how they’re managed.
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection
Nurses should have a high level of suspicion for spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) when patients, especially young women, present with chest pain and…
Strategies for preventing another MI
According to the American Heart Association, each year an estimated 635,000 Americans have a new myocardial infarction (MI) and an estimated 300,000 of them…
Study: Faster hospital MI care has not reduced mortality
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, mortality rate for myocardial infarction (MI) didn’t significantly change between 2005 and 2009…
Women and cardiovascular disease
Understand women’s unique risks and symptoms to ensure early identification and treatment of CVD. Takeaways: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality…
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