1. Joint Commission Core Measures for Acute Myocardial Infarction PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) with 90 minutes. Fibrinolytic Therapy Received within 30 Minutes of Hospital Arrival. Aspirin given on arrival to facility and prescribed at discharge. ACE inhibitor (Lisinopril, Vasotec, and Captopril are examples) prescribed if EF (ejection fraction) <40%. Beta blocker (Metoprolol and Coreg […]
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The estimated annual incidence of acute myocardial infarction in the United States is 600,000 new cases and 320,000 recurrent attacks. The diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction is made on the basis of a high clinical suspicion based on the history and physical examination findings in addition to changes in cardiac biomarkers and EKG changes. Treatment […]