Clinical Pharmacology of Acute Coronary Syndrome Flashcards
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Describe the mechanism of thrombolytic therapy
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2
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What are the strengths of thrombolytic therapy
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- 23% reduction in mortality
- 39% reduction when used with Aspirin (ISIS-3 trial)
3
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List the major trials which have proven the advantages of thrombolytic therapy
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4
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State the benefits of aspirin therapy in patients with ischaemic heart disease
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5
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What are common complication of myocardial infarction
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6
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Describe rehabilitation following myocardial infarction
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7
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What are the follow up and identification of high risk patients for myocardial infarction
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8
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Describe the potential roles of
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9
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What are the weaknesses of thrombolytic therapy
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- Prior intracranial haemorrhage
- Known intracranial lesion
- Ischaemic stroke within 3 months
- Suspected aortic dissection
- Active bleeding
