Acute Coronary Syndromes 08.01.24 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the clinical classifications of unstable angina
A
Cardiac chest pain at rest or with ascending crescendo pattern and new onset angina
2
Q
What is STEMI
A
ST-elevation MI
3
Q
What is type 1 myocardial infarction vs type 2
A
Type 1 —> MI due to atherothrombosis
Type 2 —> other causes (e.g. drug abuse, myocardial oxygen demand//supply mismatch caused by sepsis)
Type 1 is most common