Myocardial Infraction 
Tachycardia
Rapid pulse
Prolonged: tachycardia- induced cardiomyopath
Bradycardia
Slow heart rate
Prolonged; Heart failure
Cause
Occlusion of coronary vessels
Symptoms
Severe pain in chest
Pulse thready
Labored breathing
Weakness
Sweating
Pain may radiate to neck, shoulder and jaw
PABCD
P; upright/semi reclining
A/B; activate EMS, proceed with basic life support
C; Monitor pulse, proceed with basic life support administer oxygen
D; administer nitroglycerin 0.4mg every 5 minutes up 3x
Monitor vitals
Administer aspirin 325mg chewed and absorbed in mouth
Signs of recovery
Pain lessens
Need for hospital still necessary
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SIngs of deterioration
CPR fails
Loss of consciousness
Cardiac or respiratory arrest