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Acute Coronary Systems (ACS) Flashcards

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What is Acute Coronary Syndrome?

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Consists of stable angina, STEMI and NON STEMI

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What is a STEMI?

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ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

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What is a NON STEMI?

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Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

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What is the Pathophysiology of ACS?

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Rupture of atherosclerotic plaque leads to platelet aggregation. Platelet aggregation results in the release of vasoconstricting chemicals causing the blood vessel to narrow even further

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ACS S&S?

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Angina
Radiating chest pain arms and back
Nausea
Vomiting 
indigestion
Dyspnea
Diaphoresis
Syncope
impending doom
Chest pain not improved by GTN after 15 mins
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