In this course, we review a patient's presentation with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). We examine the entire patient journey from onset of symptoms, to successful treatment at a cardiac cath lab. You will apply your understanding of the pathophysiology of an AMI to develop a treatment plan, including the administration of pre-hospital thrombolysis. We examine the coronary angiogram and percutaneous coronary intervention procedures and apply this to a case study.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
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