E3. CCD, IHD Flashcards
Is ischemic heart disease more common in men or women?
Men (risk increases as we age for both genders.)
Below the age of 60 the incidence rate is similar for both men and women.
Where is the highest prevalence of CAD in the United States?
South East United States (this mimics obesity and diabetes rates.
___________ have the highest risk of developing CAD
Black Men
What vasculature supplies oxygen to the myocardium?
Coronary Arteries
NSTEMI
Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
STEMI
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
ACS
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Chronic Angina precipitated by activity or when upset, relieved at rest.
Stable Angina
T or F: Patients are considered to have CCD after they are discharged for an ACS event.
True.
What screenings are used to identify CCD in patients who display risk factors or symptoms of the disease. (2)
1) Stress Test
2) Cardiac Catheterization
Unstable Angina
Increased frequency or duration of angina episodes produced at a lower level of exertion or at rest.
Myocardial necrosis resulting from prolonged interruption of the blood supply, generally resulting from an acute thrombus but no ECG changes. (Usually a partial occlusion.)
Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial necrosis resulting from prolonged interruption of the blood supply, generally resulting from an acute thrombus, with ECG changes. (Usually a complete occlusion.)
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction [STEMI]
Most specific cardiac enzyme
troponin
(takes 4-6 hours to rise)
Cardiac Enzyme which increases rapidly
CKMB
Quality of Angina
Pressure or heavy weight on chest, crushing, burning, or tightness.
Location of angina
Substernal, may radiate but not common.
Duration of Angina
0.5-20 minutes
Precipitating Factors of Angina
- Exercise
- Cold Weather
- Post-Prandial
- Emotional Stress
Relieving Factors of Angina (2)
- Rest
- Sublingual Nitroglycerin
Sublingual Nitroglycerin tablets should be replaced every ___________
6 months
Nitroglycerin nasal spray should be replaced every ________
3 years.
What should a patient do if their anginal pain is not relieved by 3 doses of nitroglycerin?
Call 911
What are the treatment goals of beta-blocker use for angina?(2 answers)
- Resting HR 50-60 BPM
- Exercise HR max 100 BPM
A patient with angina is placed on a beta-blocker, what additional cardio-protective effects does this class of medication have?(2)
- Antiarrhythmic
- May slow plaque progression
When should we avoid using NON-DHP CCB for treating angina?(2)
- Concomitant B-Blocker
- Severe Left Ventricle Dysfunction.
T or F: Ranolazine effects HR and BP.
F, it has no effect on either.
This drug requires a 10-14 hour free period.
Long-Acting Nitrates
The mechanism of this drug is to inhibit the late/persistent inward Na+ current.
Ranolazine.