ACEP Now

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The concept of rapid assessment for heart attacks and strokes is not foreign to the general public, but these emergencies do not include rapid destruction of clothing, private examinations performed in front of audiences, or a quick succession of invasive procedures.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 2, 2022

His father had a minor heart attack at the age of 63. With a negative initial troponin, this gives him a HEART score of 4. Case: You are working a shift in your local community emergency department (ED) when a 47-year-old male presents with chest pain. He has no history of coronary artery disease.

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Clinical Correlations

AUGUST 11, 2023

By Galen Hu Peer Reviewed It seemed like everyone I spoke to about heart attacks during my clinical year of medical school had a different opinion on the famous mnemonic “MONA BASH”: Morphine Oxygen Nitrates Aspirin/Anti-platelet Beta-blocker Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/Angiotensin receptor blocker Statin Heparin Having.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 2, 2009

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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EMS 20/20

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A patient presents with classic signs of a heart attack. Chris tees off on physicians with Dr. House Syndrome ;) A patient presents with classic signs of a heart attack. Spencer attempts to stump Chris (and possibly succeeds) in this weeks episode!

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Gold Cross Ambulance Service

JUNE 29, 2022

From an asthma attack to an overdose causing impaired breathing, we’ve seen our fair share of respiratory emergencies. Besides a heart attack, chest pain can be the result of a condition like pancreatitis or a panic/anxiety attack.

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Medgadget

AUGUST 2, 2023

The researchers behind this latest cardiac technology report that almost 700,000 people in the US die each year from heart disease, and of these, almost one third of deaths occur during the months immediately following a serious cardiac event, such as an infarction, largely due to complications that emerge after the initial event.

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The Overrun Podcast

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The conversation highlights the need for a broader approach to chest pain, beyond just focusing on heart attacks. Takeaways EMS education should focus on a broader approach to chest pain, beyond just heart attacks. Mike Berkenbush joins the podcast to discuss the challenges in EMS education on differentiating chest pain.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Her grandfather died of a heart attack last year at the age of 92. Any history of heart disease? Patient: Yes, my dad had a heart attack when he was in his 40s. She’s sexually active, mainly with men but she did experiment in college. Has never had an STI. Last menstrual period ended yesterday. A boy named Thomas.

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Medgadget

JUNE 13, 2022

Cytokines that can stimulate new blood vessels to grow could help to repair tissues that are damaged after a stroke or heart attack, for instance. Regenerative medicine holds enormous potential in treating patients who have suffered tissue damage after a cardiovascular event.

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EMT City

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Craft assumed that she was having a heart attack, and so did the admitting emergency room personnel. Cardiac markers did not show that she was having a heart attack, nor did an EKG. But the case was more complicated. Physical examination showed Ms. Craft to have weakness, malaise, warm skin, and hypotension.

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Paramedics Unlimited

APRIL 19, 2018

In addition to the EMT skills above, paramedics carry emergency medicine that can reverse or greatly reduce the effects of anaphylaxis, breathing problems, critically low blood glucose levels, heart attacks, seizures, overdoses. Paramedic treatment can, in many cases of severe medical and traumatic injuries, prevent death.

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Peter Canning

DECEMBER 19, 2024

I have seen too many of my fellow ambulance drivers die young from cancer, suicide, alcohol and drug abuse, and heart attacks. Sadly, the median age of 64 for ambulance drivers doesnt strike me as unusual.

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not-on-my-shift

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

If you are placing the leads on a ‘real’ heart attack patient, chances are they will be sweating – a lot! Explain your findings to the patient This includes explaining that you think they may be having a heart attack, should the ECG show this along with the history and presentation.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

His family had insurance for just two years when his father had a heart attack and needed open heart surgery. Durrani earned an internship at the White House and got to briefly work on some of the expansion acts of the Affordable Care Act. Inspired, he carried that problem-solver energy into medical school.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 13, 2024

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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TIMER

MAY 11, 2022

Medical emergencies can vary, from heart attack to accidents to allergic reactions and more. If you want to learn more about dealing with medical emergencies safely and efficiently, check out this guide on medical emergency training here. What are the different types of medical emergencies?

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NCOAE

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Also, how to recognize a heart attack or stroke and what to do to give the patient the best chance of survival. In that program, EMT candidates’ study and learn a lot of things, including: The fundamentals of how to perform a full patient assessment, recognize life threatening problems, and intervene to keep people alive.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For example, sudden pain might suggest an acute condition like a heart attack , while gradual pain might be more indicative of a chronic issue. EMTs need to know whether the pain was sudden or gradual, as this can indicate different types of medical issues. Provocation/Palliation : What makes the pain better or worse?

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

In many cases, the prompt response and initial treatment provided by EMS personnel can significantly affect patient outcomes, especially in life-threatening situations like heart attacks, strokes, and severe injuries.

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Utah's Paramedic and EMS Academy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

One example is when an EMT is called to a scene where a patient is experiencing a heart attack. Responding to each call requires an EMT to assess the situation quickly and determine the best action.

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TIMER

JANUARY 20, 2022

For instance, it can be bleeding, seizures or fit, heart attack, stroke, sudden breathing issue, or some other health problem or accident. So, if you are someone who is not overly concerned about the hours of sleep or rest you get, EMT could be a great career option for you.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

He reported a history of “Wolf-Parkinson-White” and “heart attack” but said neither had been treated. Written by Colin Jenkins and Nhu-Nguyen Le with edits by Willy Frick and by Smith A 46-year-old male presented to the emergency department with 2 days of heavy substernal chest pain and nausea.

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First Responder Wellness

APRIL 12, 2023

These include heart attack, stroke, obesity, diabetes, and cancer. According to an article on past trauma and future health, provided by Harvard Medical School research, the emotional and physical reactions trauma can trigger can make you more prone to severe health conditions.

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ACEP Now

JANUARY 13, 2024

4 Anyone complaining of mental health struggles, violent tendencies and warning signs must be taken as seriously as any high-risk chest pain patient stating that their chest pain feels just like their last heart attack! We must do better, and it starts with identifying the opportunities that present themselves to us on a daily basis.

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NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

On the other hand, you could be called in to attend to the victim of a car accident or a shooting or a heart attack, drowning, mountaineering accident, or drug overdose. You may even have to deliver a baby! You can never predict what will happen over the course of any given shift.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

He stated it was similar to prior heart attacks. Case submitted by Rachel Plate MD, written by Pendell Meyers A man in his 70s presented with chest pain which had started acutely at rest and has lasted for 2 hours. The pain was still ongoing at arrival. He also noted a bilateral "odd feeling" in his arms.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

He reportedly told his family "I think I'm having a heart attack", then they immediately drove him to the ED, and he was able to ambulate into the triage area before he collapsed and became unresponsive. CPR was initiated immediately.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

And, like most diagnostic considerations in medicine — if the differential diagnosis excludes such “other potential etiologies” simply because they are not common, or because the patient is “too young to have a heart attack” — then these other potential etiologies will be missed! Was this coincidence?

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Peter Canning

MAY 12, 2024

If they are fighting and their heart is going at 180, I want to get them calmed down. Someone with an enlarged heart, on meth, who has been tazered, and is still fighting is at risk of a heart attack and should be sedated. It is important to determine if someone is agitated due to hypoxia or psychosis.

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Broken Paramedic

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Ideally, every member of public would be able to identify the onset of a stroke, heart attack, severe breathing problem or other potentially major problem, but ambulance staff of all people will know that is simply not the case.

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

” A “code” for EMTs means the most severe medical emergency—a heart attack, with breathing and circulation compromised. A “non-code” is less severe- someone who is having an asthma attack or a person who is experiencing a seizure. Distinguish Between “Code” and a “Non-Code.”

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BoostPrep

APRIL 26, 2022

Question A patient having a panic attack can manifest signs and symptoms of a heart attack. Which of the following is not a sign or symptom associated with a panic attack? Tachycardia Feeling calm Diaphoresis Tachypnea Correct Incorrect Question 9 of 10 9.

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High Performance EMS

OCTOBER 11, 2024

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness month, so High Performance EMS and PulsePoint are encouraging everyone to locate and register Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). By doing so you’re helping to build this network of life-saving devices.

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AAEM RSA

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

An article published in the American Journal of Hypertension found that transcendental meditation, the simple act of sitting down with the eyes closed for 20 minutes, can help decrease rates of heart attacks and strokes by about 40% in high risk patients.

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NVFC

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Also in this issue, learn more about how to prevent on-the-job heart attacks, discover a new hobby, try out a tactical workout, and much more. In this issue, meet Jonathan Tate, a firefighter and owner of Food on the Stove who is committed to bringing healthy eating to the fire service. Read the fall issue.

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