Acute Coronary Syndrome: Unlocking the Mystery - AUDIO
Heart Disease is the # 1 cause of death in the United States. Understanding the process of Acute Coronary Syndrome and recognizing its symptoms are imperative in today’s healthcare system. The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have standardized guidelines for treatment of patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.

During this exciting and informative 60-minute teleseminar, we will review the 12-lead, 15-lead and right-sided EKG. You will learn how to identify acute coronary syndrome by recognizing EKG changes and patient presentation, and will become familiar with which treatment modalities are imperative. Careful patient observations and early recognition of ischemia and acute injury by analyzing ST segments and T waves will lead to expedited treatment for your patients.
Seminar Information
Seminar Date:
June 19, 2009
Seminar Objectives
  • Identify coronary arteries and corresponding myocardial tissue perfusion
  • Demonstrate proper lead placement for 12-lead, 15-lead, and right-sided EKG.
  • Summarize Acute Coronary Syndrome treatment modalities.
  • Recognize ischemia and infarction during systematic EKG review.
Acute Coronary Syndrome: Unlocking the Mystery
OUTLINE:
  • Review coronary artery perfusion.

  • Obtain a 12-lead EKG, posterior leads, and right-sided EKG.

  • Review the pathophysiology of Acute Coronary Syndrome with brief descriptions of the treatment modalities.

  • Analyze EKG for ischemia and infarction.


    • Speaker Information
    Cathy Lockett MHA, BSN, RN, CCRN, EMT   [ view bio ]
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    Nurses/Nurse Practitioners/Clinical Nurse Specialists: PESI, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Nurses completing these materials will earn 1.0 contact hour
    California Board of Registered Nursing
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    Iowa Board of Nursing
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    Iowa Nurses: PESI, LLC, is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses completing these materials will earn 1.0 contact hour.
    Florida Board of Nursing
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    Florida Nurses: PESI, LLC, is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: 50-1586. These materials qualify for 1.0 contact hour.
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