Coronary Artery Disease Flashcards
Which 3 meds (& their doses) can be used as anti-platelets?
not ASA
- clopidogrel (75mg PO QD)
- Ticagrelor (90mg PO BID)
- Prasugrel (10mg PO QD)
when to use clopidogrel & ticagrelor anti-platelets?
- Clopidogrel: generic, first choice
- Ticagrelor: pts w/ DM
contraindication of prasugrel?
previous stroke
Coronary Vasospasm
describe
- angina pain usually at rest with no change in exercise function
- non-exertional chest pain
- “charlie horse in the heart”
Coronary Vasospasm
risk factors
4
- women > 50 y/o
- exposure to cold
- emotional stress
- vasoconstricting meds
Coronary Vasospasm
usually involves which artery?
right coronary artery
Coronary Vasospasm
what will you see on EKG?
ST segment elevation
Coronary Vasospasm
what you use to dx
coronary angiography
Coronary Vasospasm
what do you see on coronary angiography?
no lesions with poss spasm
Coronary Vasospasm
tx
- calcium channel blockers and/or nitrates
- avoidance of nicotine, caffeiene, cocaine, ergot’s
CAD
modifiable risk factors for CAD
10
- HTN
- DM
- Hyperlipidemia
- CKD/proteinuria
- autoimmune
- HIV
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Environmental/Pollution
- Elevated CAC, CRP, Lp(a)
CAD
non-modifiable risk factors for CAD
- family hx
- age
- sex
CAD
primary vs secondary prevention
general
Primary
* does not yet have dx of ASCVD but has risk factors
* wants to prevent the first event
Secondary
* has a dx of ASCVD or equivalent
* wants to prevent a second event
CAD
Primary Prevention- lifestyle interventions
- no smoking
- daily exercise
- target BMI
CAD
Primary Prevention- goal for risk reduction
of BP, LDL, A1C
- BP goal: < 130/80
- LDL goal: < 100
- A1C goal: < 7.0
CAD
Medications for Secondary Prevention
4
- Anti-platelet (ASA or other)
- Statin (mod to high intensity)
- If DM: GLP-1
- If CKD: ACE/ARB, SGLT2-Inhibitor
CAD
Secondary Prevention- goal for risk reduction
of BP, LDL, A1C
- BP goal: < 130/80
- LDL goal: < 55
- A1C goal: < 7.0
CAD Spectrum
good to bad
- stable angina
- unstable angina
- NSTEMI
- STEMI
Stable Angina
pathophys
- occurs when myocardial oxygen demand exceeds oxygen supply
- most commonly caused by atherosclerotic obstruction of 1+ coronary arteries
Stable Angina
Sx
3 componeents
- pressure, pain, squeezing, tightness, heaviness
- exertional or relieved with rest
- < 20 min in duration
Stable Angina
how may pts with DM present?
general statement, 8 sx
with atypical sx
* dyspnea
* indigestion
* arm/jaw pain
* exertional SOB
* nausea
* diaphoresis
* fatigue
* without pain