acs

STEMI Activation

MDM

This patient presents with chest pain and an EKG showing *** STEMI or STEMI equivalent (Wellens, de Winter’s, Sgarbossa criteria).*** Presentation not consistent with acute thoracic arotic dissection. No evidence of acute ACS complications including cardiogenic shock (2/2 muscle loss or valvular rupture), tachydysrhythmia or electrical conduction disturbance. Plan for PCI with cardiac cath lab activation.

Plan: CODE STEMI, STEMI labs, pacer pads, cardiac monitor, Cardiology consult, Cardiac cath lab activation, ASA, heparin, dual antiplatelet agent (per Cards), CXR

Chest Pain – Admit (High Risk)

MDM

This patient presents with chest pain, with a history suggestive of ***. No evidence of volume overload or shock on exam. EKG without signs of active ischemia. EKG without evidence of STEMI. Low suspicion for acute PE (Wells low risk ***), pneumothorax, thoracic aortic dissection, cardiac effusion / tamponade. Overall, ACS is being considered given higher risk features, ***, history & physical. HEART score: ***.

Patient will require admission for inpatient risk stratification and possible provocative testing.

Plan: cardiac monitor, EKG, troponins,CXR, ASA, heparin***, pain control, reassess, Cardiology consult***