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Innocent heart murmurs are generally not associated with any symptoms, such as chestpain or shortness of breath. Abnormal murmurs are often associated with chestpain, shortness of breath, and fatigue. The aortic valve and mitral valve are two of the most common valves affected by heart murmurs.
He had no chestpain. The computer read is: **Acute MI ** The protocol for prehospital activation in the EMS system that this patient presented to requires 2 elements: 1) Chestpain 2) A computer read of **Acute MI ** Only 1 of 2 was present, so there was no prehospital activation. The patient was transported to the ED.
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But the symptoms returned with similar pattern – provoked by exertion, and alleviated with rest; except that on each occasion the chestpain was a little more intense, and the needed recovery period was longer in duration. Echocardiogram findings (pre-procedure) 1. A 12 Lead ECG was captured on her arrival. Troponin I 2.
He has never had any chestpain. Echocardiogram is indicated (Correct) C. Start aspirin and Plavix Correct answer: (B) (B) Echocardiogram is indicated. The second murmur is usually related to concomitant posteriorly directed mitral regurgitation murmur secondary to systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve.
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