#318: Is it a STEMI or NSTEMI?

Two terms you’ve probably heard mentioned are STEMI and NSTEMI, and you may be wondering what the difference between these two cardiac events is. In this episode you’ll learn: 

The key differences between STEMI and NSTEMI

How to recognize a STEMI on the ECG

What “contiguous leads” actually means

Signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction

Tests utilize to diagnose and evaluate an MI

How STEMI and NSTEMI are treated

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