Importance of ST-Segment Monitoring Post- Acute Myocardial Infarction When reviewing a chest pain case that has resulted in a diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction it is important to ascertain if the patients ST-segment was monitored post intervention. The following are the indications for ST-Segment monitoring post-Acute Myocardial Infarction: Evaluating post-MI ischemia Evaluating reocclusion after angioplasty […]
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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 […]