25. Ischemic Heart Disease- Myocardial Infarcion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of myocardial infarction?
A
irreversible death of myocardial cells caused by ischemic ??
2
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
- chest pain
- changes in laboratory findings
- changes in ECG
3
Q
How is the acute coronary syndrome categorised?
A
Non- ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
- elevation ST-segment (unstable angina)
- non-stemi myocardial infarction
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4
Q
What are the types of myocardial infarction?
A
- type 1
- type 2
- type 3
- type 4
- type 4a
- type 4b
- type 4c
- type 5
5
Q
What is the etiology of a myocardial infarction?
A
any condition that causes occlusion of the coronary arteries, reduces myocardial oxygen supply or increase oxygen demand
- Coronary artery disease (most common cause)
- Coronary artery vasospasm
- Coronary artery embolism
6
Q
What is the clinical presentation?
A
Typical:
- dull, squeezing acute retroternal chest pain that radiates to left arm, shoulder, neck, jaw or epigastrium
- anxiety
- dizziness
- nausea
- back pain
- sweating
- irregular heart rate
- dyspnea
7
Q
What will the examination be like?
A
- check vital signs
- irregular heart rate and pulse possible
- ???