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. Or even worse, against their verbal objection. Trauma is unique.

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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. AEM June 2022.

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EMT Training Station

JUNE 18, 2023

In this five-part series, we will journey through the intricacies of the cardiovascular system, delve into the most common heart conditions you’ll encounter as an EMT, review essential interventions, and underline the importance of patient education in preventing cardiovascular disease.

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Gold Cross Ambulance Service

JUNE 29, 2022

Gallbladder attacks, appendicitis or an abdominal obstruction are examples of reasons why someone may call for EMS as a result of abdominal pain. 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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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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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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not-on-my-shift

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

If you’ve ever wondered what all those leads and sticky dots were doing when placed over a patient in a hospital or in a film then they were probably having their heart monitored. And by monitored, they were probably having some form of ECG (Electrocardiogram. with a C, for Cardio. Not E K G, like how the septics spell.

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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. The SAMPLE history is a mnemonic acronym used by EMTs to remember the key questions they need to ask patients to gather crucial information.

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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. In fact, use of antidyrhythimcs (e.g.,

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TIMER

MAY 11, 2022

Medical emergencies can vary, from heart attack to accidents to allergic reactions and more. Seniors, for example, have an increased risk of experiencing a medical emergency due to age-related health issues like heart disease or dementia. What are the different types of medical emergencies? Who can help you in an emergency?

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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. Depending on the state, EMTs are authorized to administer 10 to 20 different medications, including epinephrine for an anaphylactic reaction, narcan for an overdose, or albuterol for an asthma attack.

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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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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. There are certain jobs or roles that are not for everyone. This job calls for patience, dedication, and commitment. What are those signs? Let’s find out.

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First Responder Wellness

APRIL 12, 2023

This system is responsible for regulating the largely unconscious bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response. These include heart attack, stroke, obesity, diabetes, and cancer. It is the primary mechanism that controls the flight or fight response. Call us at (888) 743-0490.

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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. The first call could be a minor injury or a life-threatening emergency. Responding to each call requires an EMT to assess the situation quickly and determine the best action. And the best part? You don't need a medical degree to get started!

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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. After completing the training, candidates must pass a national or state certification exam to become licensed EMTs.

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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. Do You Have What It Takes to Become an EMT?

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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! This allows professionals to develop a sense of passion for, and fulfillment from, their chosen field.

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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

JANUARY 9, 2023

No similar symptoms in the past. No prior exertional complaints of chest pain, dizziness, lightheadedness, or undue shortness of breath. No family history of sudden cardiac death, cardiomyopathy, premature CAD, or other cardiac issues. He denied headache or neck pain associated with exertion. No further troponins were measured. Covid PCR negative.

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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. Based on the body camera footage, I don’t believe he was a candidate for ketamine.

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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. While there is of course room for improvement, there is no way to make such a system fool-proof.

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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. There is also STD in V2-V4 (but maximal in V5-V6).

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Paramedic Training Spot

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This is critical to understand because it affects how much oxygen reaches other areas of the body like the brain, heart, and kidneys. ” A “code” for EMTs means the most severe medical emergency—a heart attack, with breathing and circulation compromised.

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BoostPrep

APRIL 26, 2022

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Author: Joshua Lowe, MD (EM Attending Physician, San Antonio, TX) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Manpreet Singh, MD (@MPrizzleER); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) The fluorescent lights above cast a clinical pallor over the bustling ED. A cacophony of sounds envelops you. What are their expectations? Consider the following example.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

He reports this was similar to how he felt when he had his heart attack 4 years prior, now s/p 4 stents. Smith this patient has known coronary disease from a previous MI, and in his words his CP ( C hest P ain ) felt "like his previous heart attack". He states that it feels like burning and pressure, like GERD.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Currently, first responders are only POSB eligible for physical injuries sustained in the line-of-duty, or for deaths from duty-related heart attacks, strokes, suicides, mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, and 9/11 related illnesses.

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First Responder Wellness

JANUARY 29, 2025

The average age of a police officer who has suffered a heart attack is 49 years, while the average for the general population is 64.7 Similarly, nearly half of firefighter deaths in the line of duty are a result of a heart attack rather than bodily injury or any other cause of death, according to the NIH.

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