5 Causes of ST Elevation APPLE 🍎 MNEMONIC Discover the 5 critical causes of ST segment elevation with our memorable APPLE mnemonic. Learn acute MI, Prinzmetal angina, pericarditis, LV aneurysm, and early repolarization to enhance your medical knowledge. #cme4life #studysmart #medicaleducation #mnemonics | CME4LIFE

For adults older than 75 years of age with non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, specific pharmacologic and invasive treatment guidelines are lacking. Research findings are summarized in a new Quick Take video. Link to research findings in the comments. | The New England Journal of Medicine

To identify an inferior wall myocardial infarction (MI) on an ECG, look for ST-segment elevation in at least two of the inferior leads (II, III, and aVF). Reciprocal ST depression in lead aVL is a key supporting finding, and pathological Q waves may also be present👉Primary PCI (also known as primary angioplasty) is the preferred treatment for a severe heart attack (STEMI), where a patient is taken directly to the cath lab to have a blocked artery opened with a balloon and usually a stent. | Car