Understanding the Pathophysiology and Management of STEMI in Clinical Practice ...
4 A Detail
Weight: 30%
Type of Collaboration: Individual
Format:
All segments are to be typed.
Typing must be according to the following format: 3 cm left and right margins, double spaced. Font: Arial or Times New Roman. Font size: 12pt.
Length: 750 words
Curriculum Mode: Case Study
Aim of the Assessment: The purpose of this assessment is to enable you to:
Explain the underlying pathophysiology related to the clinical manifestations of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
Discuss the importance of reperfusion and its management for a patient presenting with STEMI.
Explain the care for a patient presenting with STEMI.
Guided Questions
Question 1: (250 words)
Pick one (1) clinical manifestation and explain the pathogenesis. (e.g., central crushing chest pain, ST elevation)
Question 2: (500 words)
Pick one (1) intervention from each of the following categories:
Non-pharmacological interventions (e.g., supplemental oxygen, ECG monitoring)
Pharmacological interventions (e.g., Morphine 2.5mg IV, Nitroglycerine 600mg SL, Aspirin 200mg, Heparin 1000 IU IV, Clopidogrel 300mg)
Reperfusion interventions (e.g., Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
Provide a rationale for each intervention. Use evidence and/or pathophysiology to support your explanation.
Supporting Resources
American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style (PDF 725 KB) (Western Sydney University Library 2020)
Library Standby SmartLinks (Western Sydney University Library, 2001)
Referencing and citation page (Western Sydney University Library)
Suggested Readings
“Pathways for Acute Coronary Syndrome Management” (N Seth Wales Health, 2018)
National Heart Foundation of Australia and Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, “Australia’s Clinical Guide for Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes 2016”
Examples may be available on the UWS site. There are a number of textbooks and resources available through the Western Sydney University Library that may assist. Please refer to the Subject's UWS site for additional details.
Note: Assessments must be completed independently. Students are advised to refer to the subject's UWS site for further instructions and resources.
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