Coronary angiography + PCI Flashcards
1
Q
def of coronary angiography
A
procedure which uses contrast dye (iodine) + X-rays to show inside of coronary arteries
2
Q
def of PCI
A
percutaneous coronary intervention or angioplasty
a procedure used to open up blocked coronary arteries
use of a stent to keep coronary arteries open
3
Q
indications for coronary angiography
A
1 CAD
-unstable angina, NSTEMI, STEMI
-CCF
2 structural/valvular heart disease
4
Q
indications of PCI
A
1 STEMI 2 NSTEMI 3 unstable angina 4 stable angina 5 dizziness/syncope
5
Q
complications of coronary angiography
A
1 MI
2 stroke
3 arrythmias
6
Q
complications of PCI
A
1 death 2 stroke 3 VF 4 MI 5 aortic dissection
