STEMI Mimics: Elevation mnemonic
from Emergency Medicine Mnemonics Hosted by Aaron Tjomsland
In this episode, we tackle STEMI mimics—conditions that mimic ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction on an EKG but aren’t always a heart attack. Why’s it critical? Because ST elevation doesn’t always mean STEMI, and misdiagnosis can waste time or miss critical conditions. ELEVATION Electrolytes (Hyperkalemia), Left Bundle Branch Block, Early Repolarization, Ventricular Hypertrophy (Left), Aneurysm (Ventricular), Thailand (Brugada Syndrome), Inflammation (Pericarditis), Osborn J Wave, Non-Ischemic Vasospasm We use the ELEVATION mnemonic to guide you through each mimic with clear explanations, repeated key points, and rapid-fire quizzes to lock in your recall.
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