Myocardial Infarction

This online module on Myocardial Infarction (MI) covers the biochemical changes of ischemic injury. Emphasis is placed on clinical significance of cardiac biomarkers. The aim is to link these biochemical changes with diagnosis and management of Myocardial Infarction.

No Certificate / Course on Audit Track

About Course

This course on Myocardial Infarction provides a comprehensive understanding of heart attacks, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, ECG interpretation, and emergency management. Learners will explore the pathophysiology of myocardial infarction, differentiate between STEMI and NSTEMI, and understand the importance of timely treatment and patient care. The course also highlights risk factors, complications, and preventive strategies to improve cardiovascular health. Through detailed explanations and clinical examples, participants will gain practical knowledge essential for medical, nursing, and healthcare practice.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits:

  • Instructor: khanacademymedicine
  • Provider: YouTube (@khanacademymedicine)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

Source and Credits:

  • Instructor: Ninja Nerd
  • Provider: YouTube (@NinjaNerdOfficial)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

Source and Credits:

  • Instructor:
    Nursing School Explained
  • Provider: YouTube (@NursingSchoolExplained)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Critically analyze the core biochemical pathways driving myocardial ischemia and infarction.
  • Interpret the biochemical basis, release kinetics, and clinical utility of key cardiac biomarkers.
  • Integrate pathway analysis with biomarker interpretation for real-time diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring.

Prerequisites

To successfully complete this course, learners should have:

To be successful in this course, Learners should have a basic understanding of biochemical changes, cellular metabolism, and enzyme function in Myocardial infarction. A general foundation in medical terminology and basic pathology will also help them understand the mechanisms and clinical importance of myocardial infarction more effectively.

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is designed for: 

This course will benefit medical, nursing, paramedics and allied health sciences students who need a clear understanding of biochemical aspect of myocardial infarction. It is especially useful for learners who want to strengthen their knowledge of how biochemical processes relate to the diagnosis and management of MI.

Course Outline

Pathophysiology and Clinical Overview of Coronary Artery Disease & Myocardial Infarction

Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) Pathophysiology (Video)

Coronary Artery Disease – Clinical Medicine Overview (Video)

Accounting Equation and Reporting

Application of Accounting Equation (Video)

Cardiac Biomarkers in Diagnosis

Cardiac Enzymes (Cardiac Markers) (Video)

Skills You Will Gain

ECG Interpretation Cardiac Emergency Management MI Diagnosis Skills STEMI NSTEMI Understanding Chest Pain Assessment Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation Patient Care Techniques Clinical Decision Making

Course Information

Duration

Approximately 1.2 Hours

Course Information

Difficulty Level

All Levels

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Instructor/Curator

Course Instructor
  • Dr. Inam Ullah Khan profile image
    Dr. Inam Ullah Khan Assistant Professor Biochemistry, IIMC, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences (FHMS), Riphah International University