Why does non-STEMI present a challenge to the health care team?

A. The patient often mistakes the symptoms for indigestion.
B. The ECG tracing looks similar to that of a patient with complete heart block.
C. There is no conclusive method to determine whether an MI has occurred.
D. The ECG tracing does not reflect ST segment deviation or presence of a pathologic Q wave.


Answer: D

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