Acute coronary syndrome

Question 1

Define STEMI

Answer 1

ST elevation Myocardial Infarction

Question 2

Symptoms with a STEMI are ______ relieved with rest

Answer 2

NOT

Question 3

STEMI Diagnosis seen with:

Answer 3

cardiac enzymes elevated, ST elevation on EKG

Question 4

STEMI Treatment

Answer 4

: ASA, Nitrates SL or IV, BB, antiplatelet, heparin therapy, PCI, fibrinolysis

Question 5

Define NSTEMI

Answer 5

NON STEMI myocardial infarction

Question 6

NSTEMI Diagnosis:

Answer 6

Diagnosis: Signs of ischemia on EKG (ST depression, TWI), Elevated troponin or cardiac enzymes

Question 7

NSTEMI symptoms occur

Answer 7

with activity and/or at rest and/or nitrates.

Question 8

UA/ NSTEMI Treatment:

Answer 8

MONA, ACE or ARB if EF <40% DAPT (clopidogrel, prasugrel, tricangrelor)

Question 9

Define Unstable angina

Question 10

Define Stable Angina

Answer 10

Symptoms occur with activity and is relieved with rest and or nitrate

Question 11

stable angina treatment

Answer 11

lower lipids, ASA, lifestyle modification, nitrates