Application of continuous ST-segment monitoring in the detection of silent myocardial ischemia

The detection of silent myocardial ischemia in patients presenting to emergency departments with atypical chest pain remains problematic. We describe the case of a patient with silent ischemia detected by continuous ST-segment monitoring, resulting in the prompt institution of therapeutic modalities...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Annals of emergency medicine 1994-05, Vol.23 (5), p.1113-1115
Hauptverfasser:	Fu, Gene Y, Joseph, Anthony J, Antalis, George
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Cardiology. Vascular system Clinical Protocols Coronary heart disease Electrocardiography - instrumentation Electrocardiography - methods Emergency Service, Hospital Fibrinolytic Agents - therapeutic use Heart Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Monitoring, Physiologic - instrumentation Monitoring, Physiologic - methods Myocardial Ischemia - blood Myocardial Ischemia - diagnosis Myocardial Ischemia - epidemiology Myocardial Ischemia - therapy Risk Factors Sensitivity and Specificity
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Zusammenfassung:	The detection of silent myocardial ischemia in patients presenting to emergency departments with atypical chest pain remains problematic. We describe the case of a patient with silent ischemia detected by continuous ST-segment monitoring, resulting in the prompt institution of therapeutic modalities.
ISSN:	0196-0644 1097-6760
DOI:	10.1016/S0196-0644(94)70111-3