Show Are arrhythmias common after MI?About 90% of patients who have an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) develop some form of cardiac arrhythmia during or immediately after the event. In 25% of patients, such rhythm abnormalities manifest within the first 24 hours.
What is acute myocardial infarction of the heart?Acute myocardial infarction is myocardial necrosis resulting from acute obstruction of a coronary artery. Symptoms include chest discomfort with or without dyspnea, nausea, and/or diaphoresis. Diagnosis is by electrocardiography (ECG) and the presence or absence of serologic markers.
What is an acute myocardial infarction in medical terms?A heart attack or acute myocardial infarction (MI) occurs when one of the arteries that supplies the heart muscle becomes blocked. Blockage may be caused by spasm of the artery or by atherosclerosis with acute clot formation.
Which of the following patients would most likely present with atypical signs and symptoms of acute myocardial infarction?Atypical presentation of MI is most commonly seen in individuals older than 75 years and in women.
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Cardiac arrhythmias following an acute myocardial infarction quizlet
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