Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

This video explains the pathophysiology of myocardial infarction (heart attack, MI), the difference between a STEMI (ST-elevation MI) and Non-STEMI (non ST-elevation MI), and the steps of myocardial ischemia, injury and infarction. It further discusses the signs and symptoms of MI, diagnostic tests and treatment options. You may also find these other videos in my CARDIAC DISORDERS PLAYLIST helpful: Nursing considerations and Medications for Myocardial Infarction: https://youtu.be/JxDgjoqStpU Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) & Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS): https://youtu.be/2ot8V-QzzU8 Cardiac Medications: https://youtu.be/N522sF9jttc Collateral Circulation: https://youtu.be/2S0ONG_gyP0 Cardiac Enzymes: https://youtu.be/loBxjfuUVj0 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) aka Angiogram: https://youtu.be/wGQWyj4Gops Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): https://youtu.be/iMr2IUvvKXs Heart Failure: https://youtu.be/vcAlhEmvQqA Cardiogenic Shock: https://youtu.be/srjBgv2RK2E