Case Study Questions: Myocardial Infarction
1. What is the significance of an elevated ST segment inversion on an EKG and the PVCs the nurse sees on the monitor?
2. What is the pathophysiology causing Mr. Canton's cool, clammy skin and inspiratory crackles?
3. Is his dental pain significant? Why or why not?
4. Why would Mr. Canton vomit after drinking water?
5. Why are his isoenzymes elevated? What pathology caused this?
6. What pathophysiology occurs during a myocardial infarction? Include all four processes.