C274: NSTEMI Flashcards
Parameters (7) involved in TIMI Risk Markers
- Age ≥ 65
- Known CAD ( ≥ 50% stenosis)
- ST deviation > 0.5mm on presenting ECG
- increased cardiac markers
- ≥ 2 original episodes in prior 24hrs
- prior angina
- ≥ 3 CAD risk factors
Difference between myocardial injury vs myocardial necrosis
- Myocardial injury - elevations of cTN >99th percentile of the upper reference limit in patients WITHOUT a clear clinical histoy or ECG features of acute myocardial ischemia
3 RISK STRATIFICATION EME used in NSTEMI
- TIMI - Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction
- GRACE - Global Registry of Acute Coronary Event
- HEART - History, ECG, Age, Risk fx, Troponin
What does HEART risk stratification stand for in NSTEMI
History, ECG, Age, Risk fx, Troponin
When is AMBULATION allowed in NSTEMI
- if with no recurrence of ischemia for 24hrs
- and if no development of elevation of cTn for 24 hrs
How should Nitrates be given in NSTEMI
- given sublingually or by buccal spray (0.3 to 0.6mg ) up to 3 doses , 5 mins apart
- if still with chest pain, may give IV nitroglycerin (5-10ug/min)
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATION FOR USE OF NITRATES
- hypotension
- Sildenafil / Vardenafil (within 24hrs)
- Taladafil (within 48 hrs )
Target heart rate in NSTEMI patients on BETA BLOCKERS
Target heart rate in NSTEMI patients on BETA BLOCKERS —> 50-60 bpm
CCBs for NSTEMI
- Verapamil or Diltiazem
Patients who have persistent severe chest pain despite maximal anti-ischemic therapy may be given ________
MORPHINE IV 1-5mg every 5-30 mins
High dose statins should be given in NSTEMI. If patients who still failed to have adequate response to statins, the other drugs that can be given are: ( 2 DRUGS)
- Ezetimibe 10mg OD
- PCSK9 inhibitor - Alirocumab, Evolocumab
Two other P2Y12 inhibitors that are superior to Clopidogrel in preventing recurrent cardiac ischemic events both both increase bleeding
- Prasugrel
- Ticagrelor - REVERSIBLE
Gene involved why some have inadequate response to Clopidogrel
- genetic variant of CYP450 —> 2C19 gene that leads to reduced conversion of clopidgorel into its active metabolite
DAPT should continue at least _______months and preferably _______months in NSTEMI patients
DAPT should continue at least 3 months and preferably 12 months in NSTEMI patients
The only intravenous P2Y12 inhibitor
Cangrelor