Myocardial Infarction: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Treatment

In the United States someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds, with about 805,000 people experiencing a heart attack ever year.  Heart attacks, medically referred to as myocardial infarctions, can occur in any setting and at any time. This course is designed for medical professionals who care for patients in any type of setting, whether it is in the emergency department, an inpatient unit, an outpatient clinic, and for those who are wanting to expand their education regarding myocardial infarctions and the associated standards of care.

This course will focus on the pathophysiology and etiology of myocardial infarctions, as well as the symptomology. Readers will come to understand how to recognize signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction, understand current diagnostic tools including ECGs and blood markers, guidelines for treatment, as well as pharmacological interventions to prevent further cell death. With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, this course will cover myocardial infarction prevention methods and lifestyle modifications. Such interventions can help decrease the risks for experiencing a myocardial infarction and can be utilized to educate patients to decrease patient injury and death.