Homework

1. What is acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

2. What are the differences between a transmural (e.g., full thickness) myocardial infarction (MI) and a

subendocardial (e.g., partial thickness) MI?

3. Why is it common for the temperature to rise in the first 24

hours following an acute myocardial

infarction (MI)?

1. What is acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

2. What are the differences between a transmural (e.g., full thickness) myocardial infarction (MI) and a

subendocardial (e.g., partial thickness) MI?

3. Why is it common for the temperature to rise in the first 24 hours following an acute myocardial

infarction (MI)?