coronary heart disease Flashcards
1
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Resuscitation and stabilization •
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Rapid recognition of life-threatening event
•Rapid stabilization of vital signs (cardioversion, oxygenation, fluid resuscitation, vasopressor drugs, morphine)
•Institution of antidysrhythmic therapy when indicated
2
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- Reperfusion of myocardium •
A
Administration of thrombolytic therapy, OR
•glossary iconEmergent percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention (PTCI) in eligible patients, OR
•Emergent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG or other surgery)
3
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- Prevention of complications •
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Careful monitoring and rapid intervention for complications
•Antiplatelet and other antithrombotic drugs
•Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor drugs
•Beta-adrenergic blocker drugs
4
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. Improvement in quality of life and reduction of risk for subsequent events •
A
Patient and family education •Lifestyle modification •Antihyperlipidemic drugs •Cardiac rehabilitation •Close follow-up with health care provider
