#450 Acute Coronary Syndrome with Dr. Sanjeev Francis - Part 1

#450 Acute Coronary Syndrome with Dr. Sanjeev Francis - Part 1

Author: The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast August 26, 2024 Duration: 1:02:50
Quit playing games with my heart

Don’t skip a beat and join us  in part 1 of our conversation with cardiologist  Dr. Sanjeev Francis (@, Maine Medical Center)for acute coronary syndrome. First up, the basics on physical exam, how to interpret high-sensitivity troponin and how to think through the spectrum of acute coronary syndrome.

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Show Segments

  • Start Part 1
  • Intro
  • Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week
  • Case 1
  • History and Physical
  • ECGs 
  • Definitions
  • Risk Stratification Tools
  • Non-invasive Testing Options
  • End Part 1
  • Start Part 2
  • Case 2
  • Warranty on Non-invasive Testing
  • Invasive Management of non ST elevation ACS 
  • Medical Management of non ST elevation ACS 
  • Case 3
  • Myocardial Injury Definitions
  • Diagnostics to Consider for Myocardial Injury
  • Transitions of Care
  • Outro
  • End Part 2

Credits

  • Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Hosts: Meredith Trubitt, MD, MPH, Monee Amin MD
  • Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
  • Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra, MD, MPH
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Sanjeev Francis, MD

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