Dysrhythmias and Heart Failure Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction: An Emergency Medicine Review

Abstract

Patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) may suffer several complications after the acute event, including dysrhythmias or heart failure (HF). These complications place patients at risk for morbidity and mortality. This narrative review evaluates literature and guideline recommendations relevant to the 16 acute emergency department (ED) management of AMI complicated by dysrhythmia or HF, with a focus 17 on evidence-based considerations for ED interventions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 06, 2019
Accession Number
AD1079843

Entities

People

  • Alex Koyfman
  • Brit Long
  • Tim Montrief
  • William T Davis

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiovascular Diagnostic Techniques
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Health Services
  • Myocardial Ischemia
  • Patient Care

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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