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Classic Q wave myocardial infarction. Aggressive, early intervention has dramatic results
1University of Kansas School of Medicine, Mid-America Cardiology Associates, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA. jlvacek@mac.md
Postgraduate Medicine
|July 31, 2002
Abstract:
One of the most dramatic interventions in modern medicine is the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. The sustained occlusion that occurs with Q wave infarction can result in extensive damage unless coronary flow is restored early. Dr Vacek discusses the rapid response to acute Q wave infarction, including diagnostic techniques, reperfusion, patient monitoring, and ongoing medical therapy.