Coronary Artery Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is arteriosclerosis?
A
Umbrella term meaning any hardening or decreases elasticity of arteries
2
Q
What is atherosclerosis?
A
Thickening of arterial wall due to fatty deposits. Begins with endothelial cell injury.
3
Q
How Angina lead to pain?
A
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4
Q
What is the pathophysiology and typical presentation of prinzmetal angina?
A
Unexplained spasm of coronary arteries. Occurs regardless or coronary artery disease, normally at sleep.
5
Q
What’s the WHO definition of a MI?
A
Any 2 of:
Hx chest pain consistent with ischaemia,
ECG changes consistent with ischaemia,
Pathological elevation of serum markers of necrosis.
6
Q
What is a thrombus?
A
Clot stuck to vessel wall.
7
Q
What is an embolus?
A
Floating / moving clot.
