Acute Coronary Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What two conditions are included in Acute coronary syndrome?
A
Unstable angina
MI
2
Q
What causes an ACS?
A
Emboli
Coronary spasm
3
Q
How can the ACS conditions be divided into?
A
ST elevation
No st elevation
4
Q
How is ACS diagnosed?
A
Troponin
ECG - changes for ischaemia
Development of Q waves
Creatinine kinase
5
Q
How do you manage ACS pre-hospitable?
A
300 mg of Aspirin
GTN spray
6
Q
What treatment is given to ACS with ST elevation?
A
Angioplasty
Beta blockers - atenolol
Ace inhibitors
Clopidogrel
7
Q
What treatment is given to ACS without ST elevations?
A
Beta blockers- atenolol
Antithrombotics
Clopidogrel
