Myocardial Infarction: Difference between revisions
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The diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction is not only based on the ECG. A myocardial is defined as:<cite>Alpert</cite> | The diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction is not only based on the ECG. A myocardial is defined as:<cite>Alpert</cite> | ||
* | * Elevated blood levels of cardiac enzymes ([[w:Creatine_kinase|CKMB]] or [[w:Troponin|Troponin T]]) AND | ||
* One of the following criteria are met: | * One of the following criteria are met: | ||
** The patient has typical complaints | ** The patient has typical complaints | ||