J Emerg Med
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Slow-onset and Fast-onset Symptom Presentations In Acute Coronary Sundrome (ACS): New Perspectives on Prehospital Delay in Patients with ACS.
Patient decision delay is the main reason why many patients fail to receive timely medical intervention for symptoms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). ⋯ Slow-onset ACS and fast-onset ACS presentations are associated with distinct behavioral patterns that significantly influence prehospital time frames. As such, slow-onset ACS and fast-onset ACS are legitimate ACS presentation phenomena that should be seriously considered when examining the factors associated with prehospital delay.
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Review Case Reports
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction vs. Hypothermia-Induced Electrocardiographic Changes: A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature.
Diagnosed ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) usually prompts rapid cardiac catheterization response. ⋯ Obtaining a complete set of vital signs is key to making a correct diagnosis. Hypothermia should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ST elevation.