Clinical aspects of cardiovascular diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What does acute MI plaque rupture and thrombus formation leads to?
A
It leads to acute coronary syndromes such as:
- Unstable angina
- NSTEMI
(less obvious on ECG, partial vessel occlusion)
- STEMI
(complete vessel occlusion)
2
Q
How do you treat a NSTEMI?
A
- Dual anti-platelet therapy
- B-blockers
- ACE inhibitors
- statins
3
Q
How do you treat a STEMI?
A
The aim is to open the artery quickly
- Primary percutaneous coronary intervention
- Systemic thrombolysis- drug that dissolves blood clots
4
Q
What are the non-modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis
A
age
gender-male
family history
5
Q
How can atheroslcerosis formation be prevented?
A
Through regular exercise- as it reduces the amount of fat in your blood
6
Q
Describe typical chest pain
A
- Site- middle of chest
- Radiation- arm, jaw, other
- Character- tight, pressure
- Severity- variable, severe
- Duration- prolonged
- Associated symptoms- breathlessness, tightness
