imPULSE 4.0 - Level VII - Rapid Response to Chest Pain & ACS

Course overview

Level VII of imPULSE 4.0 follows established standard-of-care pathways to meet time goals for ACS patients, from prehospital recognition through emergency department management and disposition. The initial focus is on rapid recognition of cardiac and noncardiac presentations, prehospital assessment, interventions, and destination protocols. Best-practices for ACS emphasize the importance of triage and diagnostic protocols, risk stratification, differential diagnosis, acute management, and reperfusion strategies. Treatment pathways for management of ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-elevated acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS), and stable ischemic heart disease (SIHD) provide guidance for expert care to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Interactive check learning activities engage learners and reinforce presented information. This course concludes with ACS case studies to assess your ability to recognize STEMI, NSTE-ACS, and unstable angina.