Acute coronary syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Initial management of acute coronary syndrome? (5)
A
Morphine- 10mg in 10ml IV + metoclopramide Oxygen if sats outside target range Nitrates (sublingual GTN) Aspirin 300mg loading dose Clopidogrel 300mg loading dose
2
Q
Gold-standard for reperfusion therapy?
A
Primary PCI
3
Q
When is thrombolysis indicated? (2)
A
STEMI (ST-elevation in two contiguous ECG leads)
New LBBB
4
Q
Long-term management of ACS?
A
Beta-blocker
ACE inhibitor
GTN as required
Aspirin + clopidogrel
5
Q
Changes in I, aVL, V5-V6
A
Lateral
6
Q
Changes in II, III and aVFR
A
Inferior
7
Q
Changes in V3, V4
A
Anterior
8
Q
Changes in V1, V2
A
Septal
9
Q
Blood investigations in ACS?
A
Usual bloods + troponins, lipids