June 1, 2016

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Mimics of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)

Several conditions can mimic an acute infarction by producing ST segment elevation. It is important for the emergency physician to recognize these conditions to appropriately manage patients in the ED and to better distinguish acute infarction from other conditions on the ECG.

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Issue Date: June 1, 2016

Financial Disclosure: To reveal any potential bias in this publication, and in accordance with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education guidelines, we disclose that Dr. Farel (CME question reviewer) owns stock in Johnson & Johnson. Dr. Stapczynski (editor) owns stock in Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, Bristol Myers Squibb, and AxoGen. Dr. Schneider (editor), Ms. Fessler (nurse planner), Dr. Velez (author), Dr. Hockstein (author), Dr. Furmaga (author), Dr. Smith (author), Dr. Brady (peer reviewer), Ms. Mark (executive editor), Ms. Coplin (executive editor), and Mr. Landenberger (editorial and continuing education director) report no financial relationships with companies related to the field of study covered by this CME/CE activity.

Emergency Medicine Reports – June 1, 2016

June 1, 2016

Mimics of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)