Cardiology #10 (ACS and STEMI) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the MCC of MI?
A
Atherosclerosis
2
Q
Symptoms of ACS/MI
A
-Chest pain: retrosternal chest pain not relieved with rest or nitroglycerin, pain at rest, lasting > 30 minutes, may radiate to lower jaw, teeth, left arm, back, or shoulders or change from typical pattern.
3
Q
Pain at rest with an MI usually indicates…
A
> 90% occlusion
4
Q
Other symptoms of an MI include sympathetic stimulation. This includes…
A
Anxiety Diaphoresis Nausea Vomiting Palpitations Tachycardia
5
Q
Four groups of people can have a silent/atypical MI. Name the four groups and describe their symptoms
A
- Diabetics
- Women
- Elderly
- Obese
-Abdominal pain, jaw pain, dyspnea WITHOUT chest pain
