Chronic Coronary Disease Flashcards
Difference between NSTEMI and STEMI?
NSTEMI: partial blockage of coronary artery
STEMI: complete blockage of coronary artery
What does chronic coronary disease consist of?
- ACS hx (MI, unstable angina)
- hx of coronary revascularisation (post-CABG, post-PCI)
- angina (stable, vasospastic, microvascular)
- cardio conditions due to coronary disease
Etiology of coronary disease?
Build up of fat in the coronary arterial wall
How does acute coronary syndrome happen?
Fatty (atherosclerotic) plaque ruptures, leading to thrombosis -> block artery -> no oxygen to heart
Symptoms of CCD? Difference between typical angina, atypical angina and non-anginal chest pain?
- constricting discomfort in chest, jaw, shoulder, arm (tight, squeezing, heavy) -> may radiate to arm, back, abd, neck
- precipitates: physical exertion
- relieve: rest or nitrates within 5-10min
Typical: all 3 sx
Atypical: 2 sx
Non-anginal: 0/1 sx
Nonpharm for CCD?
- encourage physical activity
- healthy diet (avoid trans fats, reduce Na, limit sugar)
+ the usual
Are omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and calcium beneficial in reducing risk of CVD events?
No
What is the recommended dose of aspirin in CCD?
Low dose aspirin: 75-100mg
What is the recommended treatment for patients with CCD but no PCI or >12m from ACS?
Aspirin for >12m
What is the recommended treatment for patients with CCD and prior ACS +- PCI?
DAPT for 12m (possible to extend by 1-3y if low bleeding risk)
What is the recommended treatment for patients with CCD and PCI with drug-eluting stent, with low-moderate bleeding & ischaemic risk?
DAPT for 6m, then SAPT for >6m
What is the recommended treatment for patients with CCD and PCI with drug-eluting stent, with high bleeding risk?
DAPT for 1-3m, then P2Y12 for 6m, then SAPT
What drugs should be used as DAPT for pts with PCI WITHOUT history of ACS?
aspirin + clopidegrel
What drugs should be used as DAPT for pts with PCI AND history of ACS?
aspirin + clopidogrel / ticagrelor / prasugrel
What are the first line treatment options for relief of anginal symptoms?
BB, CCB, long-acting nitrates + SL / spray nitroglycerin