ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Medical and Surgical Interventions

Deedra H Harrington; Frances Stueben; Christy McDonald Lenahan

doi:10.1016/j.cnc.2018.10.002

ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Medical and Surgical Interventions

Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am. 2019 Mar;31(1):49-64. doi: 10.1016/j.cnc.2018.10.002. Epub 2018 Dec 21.

Authors

Deedra H Harrington¹, Frances Stueben², Christy McDonald Lenahan²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Nursing, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, 411 East Street Mary Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70504, USA. Electronic address: deedraharrington@louisiana.edu.
² Department of Nursing, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, 411 East Street Mary Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70504, USA.

PMID: 30736935
DOI: 10.1016/j.cnc.2018.10.002

Abstract

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. Annually, 790,000 Americans will experience a myocardial infarction. Early recognition and appropriate management of myocardial infarction are imperative to improving patient outcomes. This article discusses the pathophysiology, presentation, and diagnosis and management of both ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-STEMI.

Keywords: Coronary artery disease (CAD); NSTEMI; STEMI.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology*
Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction / therapy
Risk Factors
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology*
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction / therapy
United States