Mr. J. lives in a rural area. He is working in his yard and…

Mr. J. lives in a rural area. He is working in his yard and experiences crushing chest pain. His wife immediately puts him in the car and brings him to a free-standing emergency room that is 30 minutes away. His ECG demonstrates significant ST changes with elevation in inferior leads. He continues with unresolved chest pain. What does this ECG mean when associated with extended time to care and ongoing symptoms?

You complete an ECG in the office for a patient complaining…

You complete an ECG in the office for a patient complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. The ECG demonstrates ST elevation in leads V3, and V4. After giving this patient an ASPIRIN and calling 911, you contemplate as to what is happening to your patient. The most likely scenario based on this information is:

You complete a history and physical on a 36 year-old Black m…

You complete a history and physical on a 36 year-old Black male, G.M. Pertinent in your findings is that he has had BPs >160/90 last 3 visits, LDL is 250, his father had a MI at 46. G.M. eats healthy, is an ideal weight, and he is physically active. What would you consider modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis?

Check all that apply. N.N. is a 75 year-old White male who r…

Check all that apply. N.N. is a 75 year-old White male who recently had several episodes of orthostatic hypotension after an acute GI illness. He takes several medications including levothyroxine 60 mcg daily, atorvastatin 20 mg daily, and hydrochlorothiazide 25mg daily.  What factors could contribute to his development of orthostatic hypotension?