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Understanding Myocardial Infarction: A Comprehensive Guide to Heart Health

Paramedics World

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack. In this blog post, we will delve into the… The post Understanding Myocardial Infarction: A Comprehensive Guide to Heart Health appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Understanding Myocardial Infarction: A Comprehensive Guide to Heart Health

Paramedics World

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack. In this blog post, we will delve into the… The post Understanding Myocardial Infarction: A Comprehensive Guide to Heart Health appeared first on Paramedics World.

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The 10 Most Common Reasons An Ambulance Is Called

Gold Cross Ambulance Service

In today’s blog, we take a closer look at 10 of the most common reasons that people call for an ambulance. From an asthma attack to an overdose causing impaired breathing, we’ve seen our fair share of respiratory emergencies. That being said, the underlying reason for the call may be similar. What Are The Most Common Emergencies?

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Circumflex Occlusion May be Subtle or Invisible on the ECG

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

male presents because he "thought he might be having a heart attack." First, this patient had a known stent in the "marginal" artery and thought he was having a heart attack. Case 2 A 38 year old male with h/o smoking only c/o a few hours of severe substernal chest pain; he thinks he is having a heart attack.

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Early repol or anterior OMI?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He noted that his father died from a heart attack in his early 50s prompting his presentation to the emergency department. He reported substernal chest pressure with radiation to his left arm that started at work several hours prior to arrival and had somewhat improved since onset.

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46 year old with chest pain develops a wide complex rhythm -- see many examples

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He reported a history of “Wolf-Parkinson-White” and “heart attack” but said neither had been treated. This has been discussed many times before on this blog. In-depth discussion is beyond the scope of this blog. These diagnoses were not found in his medical records nor even a baseline ECG.

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Signs That Indicate You Could Be A Great Emergency Medical Technician

TIMER

In this blog, we will tell you some key signs that indicate you are a suitable candidate for the job of an EMT. For instance, it can be bleeding, seizures or fit, heart attack, stroke, sudden breathing issue, or some other health problem or accident. This job calls for patience, dedication, and commitment. What are those signs?