| Early recognition of critical stenosis high in the left anterior descending coronary artery. | |
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PMID: 2298589 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We describe an electrocardiographic finding indicative of critical stenosis high in the left anterior descending coronary artery. Patients at risk have prior angina and normal or minimally elevated cardiac enzyme levels. Their electrocardiogram exhibits no precordial Q waves and little or no ST elevation but, rather, deep and symmetric T waves. The presence of these findings indicates that the patient has had subendocardial ischemia or infarct, which, if not treated, may evolve to encompass the entire thickness of the myocardium. The need for prompt recognition of these critical warning signs is obvious. Critical care nurses must be prepared to recognize and act on these findings in a rapid, efficient manner. |
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Authors:
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S C Paul; P Johnson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Heart & lung : the journal of critical care Volume: 19 ISSN: 0147-9563 ISO Abbreviation: Heart Lung Publication Date: 1990 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-03-05 Completed Date: 1990-03-05 Revised Date: 2006-08-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0330057 Medline TA: Heart Lung Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 27-30 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425-0600. |
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Coronary Disease
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diagnosis*,
physiopathology Critical Care* Electrocardiography / nursing* Humans Male Middle Aged Nursing Assessment* |
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