Cardiac 04: Cardiomyopathy, ACS Flashcards
Symptoms of Prinzmetal/Variant Angina
Pain that occurs at rest, during sleep or w/o evidence of provocation. Symptom thought to be caused by coronary vasospasm that may be DUE TO COCAINE
Unstable Angina symptoms
-Recent onset in last two months, limits activity.
- Differs from typical exertional angina. Occurs with less exertion, greater intensity or longer duration. Requires more intervention before obtaining relief.
What are the dangers of fibrinolytic therapy in thrombus occlusions?
Thrombuses are more platelet rich, where ANTI-platelets would be more effective. Fibrinolytic is not effectively and may paradoxically accelerate occlusion by releasing clot-bound thrombin, this then activates more platelets.
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- Is it cardiac or not
- If cardiac, is it ischemic or not ischemic
- If ischemic, is it stable or not
- If unstable, what is it? Platelet? Blood clot?
What leads would indicate Anterior MI?
What coronary artery supplies that part of the heart?
Lead VI, V2, V3, V4.
LAD
What are major complications of anterior MI?
- Cardiogenic shock
- Bundle Branch Blocks
- Vent Dysrhythmia
What leads would indicate an inferior MI?
What coronary artery supplies the inferior heart?
Leads II, III, aVF.
RCA
What are major complications of inferior MIs?
Bradycardia, heart block
What leads would indicate a Lateral MI?
What coronary artery feeds that part of the heart?
Leads I, aVL, V5, V6. LAD
Major complications of lateral MI
Heart blocks in some
What are normal CK levels in females and males?
Female: 40-140 U/L
Male: 60-170 U/L
What does CK, Creatine Kinase do?
It’s an enzyme important in breaking down creatinine to creatine. Increases in the serum when muscle damage has occurred.
When does CK levels start to rise and when does it peak? When will it return to normal.
Rises 3-6 hours after chest pain
Peaks 12-24 hours
Normalizes after 2-3 days
Treatment of Angina
MONA
Loading dose of P2Y receptor Inhibitor: plavix, prasugrel, ticagrelor
If pt has acute MI and is adequately reperfused. What are post MI care?
Adjunct Therapy for ACS:
1. Calcium Channel Blocker: Vasodilate, decrease HR
2. ACE Inhibitor: decrease afterload and preload