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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Way Too Overdue: Subtle STEMIs and Stubborn Platelets March 2016 PART 1/2


SUBJECTIVE:

EMS responds to the report of a 48 yo female with chest pain. Upon arrival, the patient is in mild distress and reports sharp, intermittent, right sided chest discomfort lasting for approximately 30 minutes. The patient reports nausea, some slight diaphoresis, and denies vomiting. The patient reports recent intake of cocaine and has a history of substance abuse. The patient has no allergies.

PMHX:
HIV
HTN

OBJECTIVE: 
The patient is awake, alert, oriented, and seated in a chair. BP: 160/100, P: 80, R: 72. Sp02: 97% on RA. Lungs are clear to auscultation bilaterally. Heart sounds are regular. The abdomen is soft and the remainder of the physical assessment is unremarkable. Peripheral pulses are strong and equal.

A 12 lead ECG is obtained:

What's your interpretation and treatment plan? 
An intravenous line is started.

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