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Impact of chest pain center quality control indicators on mortality risk in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients: a study based on Killip classification

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background Despite the crucial role of Chest pain centers (CPCs) in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) management, China's mortality rate for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has remained stagnant. Conclusion CPC quality control metrics affect STEMI mortality based on Killip class.

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What can you find with continuous ST monitoring in the ED?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The first EKG was concerning for a Wellen’s-like pattern of subtle reperfusion changes in the setting of stuttering anginal-equivalent symptoms, but none were diagnostic of STEMI or OMI. Later in the night, the patient became bradycardic and developed a Mobitz II pattern , but he remained asymptomatic and hemodynamically stable.