ACS Cheat Sheet Flashcards
What are the types of Acute Coronary Syndromes?(5)
Stable Angina, Prinzmetal Angina, Unstable Angina, NSTEMI, STEMI
What is the primary cause of Stable Angina?
Stable atheroma
What condition is characterized by vasospasm?
Prinzmetal Angina
What is the primary cause of Unstable Angina?
Unstable atheroma and embolization
Does Stable Angina lead to cell death?
No
Does STEMI lead to cell death?
Yes
Are biomarkers present in NSTEMI?
Yes
Does Unstable Angina present with ST Elevation?
No
What are some common symptoms to assess in Acute Coronary Syndromes?
Chest pain, SOB, dizziness, feeling faint, nausea
What medications are commonly used for managing hypertension?
ACE inhibitors (Captopril, lisinopril, enalopril)
What are some examples of antiplatelet medications?
ASA, Coumadin, Plavix, Clopidogrel, Eliquis, Xarelto, Pradaxa
What does the ‘O’ in OPQRST stand for?
Onset
What does the ‘P’ in OPQRST stand for?
Provocation
What does the ‘Q’ in OPQRST stand for?
Quality
What does the ‘R’ in OPQRST stand for?
Radiation
What does the ‘S’ in OPQRST stand for?
Severity
What does the ‘T’ in OPQRST stand for?
Time
Fill in the blank: The primary medication class used for angina is ______.
Beta blockers
True or False: Unstable Angina often presents with predictable and reproducible symptoms.
False
Fill in the blank: The severity of chest pain can be rated on a scale from 1 to ______.
10
What are some risk factors to assess in patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes?
- HTN
- DM
- Family Hx
- Smoker
- Illicit drug use
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Obesity
- Previous MI
- Angina
