Cardio Flashcards
1
Q
ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in
A
aortic stenosis- may cause hypotension
hyperkalaemia over 5
pregnancy and breastfeeding
renovascular disease
2
Q
fibrinolysis indication
A
if pci not available in STEMI
Patients undergoing fibrinolysis should also be given an antithrombin drug.
An ECG should be repeated after 60-90 minutes to see if the ECG changes have resolved. If patients have persistent myocardial ischaemia following fibrinolysis then PCI should be considered.
