Barbara Davis

A 52-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with acute crushing central chest pain radiating to her jaw and left arm. Focus on explaining the diagnosis, initiating acute management, and arranging appropriate care.

1. 1Explain the diagnosis and its significance to the patient
2. 2Initiate acute pharmacological management
3. 3Discuss reperfusion options and their rationale
4. 4Arrange appropriate admission and specialist referral
5. 5Provide safety-net advice and reassurance