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Chief Complaints
The Procedures
When Seconds Matter
Karim Ali
When Seconds Matter
Karim Ali
Not Just Heartburn, When Chest Pain Is a Heart Attack
A heart attack occurs when a coronary artery suddenly becomes blocked, cutting off blood flow to heart muscle. Learn the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and why rapid treatment saves lives.
The Diagnosis
Karim Ali
The Diagnosis
Karim Ali
Myocardial Infarction Explained
An in-depth look at heart attacks from first symptom to catheterization. Learn how STEMI and NSTEMI are diagnosed using EKG changes and troponin, and how emergency treatment restores blood flow.