Tag Rohan Laging

Essentials 1 Every patient with possible acute coronary syndrome (ACS) must have a 12-lead ECG performed and interpreted as soon as possible, ideally within 10 minutes after arrival, to identify whether he or she may benefit from reperfusion therapy. 2…

Essentials 1 The life-threatening differential diagnoses of acute coronary syndrome (ACS, [CR] ), pulmonary embolism (PE; Chapter 5.5 ) and thoracic aortic dissection ( Chapter 5.10 ) should be considered in all presentations of chest pain. 2 ACS is common,…