Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

Section 2: Coronary Circulation

A. Physiologic Anatomy of Coronary Blood Supply

B. Control of Coronary Blood Flow

C. Cardiac Muscle Metabolism

D. Ischemic Heart Disease

E. Acute Coronary Occlusion

F. Collateral Circulation

G. Myocardial Infarction

H. Subendocardial Infarction

I. Review

Section 3: Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction

A. Stable Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome

B. Diagnosing Myocardial Infarction

C. Review

Section 4: STEMI: Electrical Activity

A. Stages of Evolution

B. T wave

C. ST Segment

D. Q Waves

E. Summary

F. Review

Section 5: STEMI: Where, What, and Why?

A. Localizing the Location

B. Inferior Wall

C. Lateral Wall

D. Anterior Wall Myocardial Infarction

E. Posterior Wall Myocardial Infarction

F. Right Ventricular Myocardial Infarction

G. Review

Section 6: NSTEMI: The Ugly Stepsister

A. NSTEMI

B. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Section 7: Case Review: Elaine the Executive

A. Elaine the Business Executive

Section 8: Conclusion

A. Course Contributors

B. Resources

C. References

D. Disclaimers

E. Congratulations

David Hoeft, MD is a board certified Anesthesiologist at American Anesthesiology of New York. In addition to his strong background in physical and chemical sciences, David is actively involved in graduate medical education and research, and brings clinical and didactic expertise across the continuum of medical practice. Disclosure: David Hoeft, MD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Kristen Ponichtera BSN, RN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN brings 10 years of clinical and educational experience in the fields of critical care, emergency and aviation medicine. Serving as Program Director of Flight & Critical Care Nursing Education, she has created original comprehensive educational courses as well as has contributed to best-selling publications. An active member of the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), and the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN), she has been revered as a resource and mentor to many clinicians serving in these specialties. Fulfilling roles as a registered nurse, ECMO specialist, director and clinical educator, Kristen brings a unique and original perspective to the realm of medical education. Disclosure: Kristen Ponichtera BSN, RN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.