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Which of the following is the leading cause of mortality in the United States?
Which of the following is the leading cause of mortality in the United States?
- Coronary artery disease (correct)
- Elevated cardiac troponin levels
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Myocardial infarction
What is the main purpose of electrocardiography in the assessment of a possible myocardial infarction?
What is the main purpose of electrocardiography in the assessment of a possible myocardial infarction?
- To measure serum cardiac troponin levels
- To evaluate risk factors and presenting signs and symptoms
- To diagnose ST elevation MI (correct)
- To diagnose non–ST elevation ACS
When should electrocardiography be performed in the assessment of a possible myocardial infarction?
When should electrocardiography be performed in the assessment of a possible myocardial infarction?
- Within 10 minutes of presentation (correct)
- Within 20 minutes of presentation
- Within 15 minutes of presentation
- Within 5 minutes of presentation
How is ST elevation MI diagnosed on electrocardiography?
How is ST elevation MI diagnosed on electrocardiography?
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Which of the following is a validated risk score that may be useful in the assessment of a possible myocardial infarction?
Which of the following is a validated risk score that may be useful in the assessment of a possible myocardial infarction?
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