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:    • Nursing Considerations & Medications for M...   Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) & Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS):    • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) & Acute Coro...   Cardiac Medications:    • Cardiac medications (Nitroglycerin, Morphi...   Collateral Circulation:    • Collateral Circulation   Cardiac Enzymes:    • Cardiac Enzymes (Cardiac Markers)   Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) aka Angiogram:    • Coronary Angiogram/Catheterization (Percut...   Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG):    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)   Heart Failure:    • Left & Right Heart Failure: Causes, Sympto...   Cardiogenic Shock:    • Cardiogenic Shock