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IMPORTANCE OF ST-SEGMENT MONITORING POST AMI

Patients that have had a myocardial infarction should have continuous ST-segment monitoring post MI/cath.   Following are the indications for ST-Segment monitoring post AMI. Evaluating post-MI ischemia Evaluating reocclusion after angioplasty or atherectomy.   Evaluating reperfusion after thrombolytic therapy. The expected practice, as put forth by the AACN (American Association of Critical Care Nurses) is […]