Exam 1: Rogers Flashcards
what are the risk factors for ACS?
- older age
- male
- hx of CAD
- DM
- renal insufficiency
- Prior MI
- Smoking
what are the signs & symptoms?
- Retrosternal Chest Pain
–> Left side (arm and jaw) - N/V
- Diaphoresis
- SOB
What are the atypical symptoms? (what people as well?)
- Likely for
- Elderly, Females, Diabetics, impaired renal function, dementia - Symptoms
- epigastric pain, indigestion, stabbing or pleuritic pain, inc. dyspnea in the absence of chest pain
What does a STEMI refer to on an ECG?
persistent ST elevation and potential Q wave changes
What does an NSTEMI and UA how on an ECG?
no ST elevation; could show depression if anything
What test should be done to see if the patient has a STEMI/NSTEMI?
Troponin
What is a high troponin level for both tests?
- High sensitivity
–> Normal <14 ng/L - Conventional
–> Normal <0.05 ng/mL
When do you need to check trends?
- repeat every 3-6hrs for the first 12 h
- repeat will identify pattern
What is the difference bwtn Stable/Unstable angina & STEMI/NSTEMI?
- Stable
–> goes away within 20min or less
–> normal ECG - Unstable
– normal ECG
– persistent pain > 20 min
– normal troponin - STEMI
– high troponin
– ST elevation - NSTEMI
– high troponin
– no ST elevation
What are some complications of ACS?
- HF
- valvular dysfunction
- arrhythmias
- bradycardia/HB
- shock
- death
what is ventricular remodeling mean? How does this happen/what causes it?
- changes in size, shape, and function on LV after ACS; leading to HF
- can happen from activation of RAAS system or increased preload/afterload
what does MONA stand for?
Morphine, Oxygen, Nitrate, Aspirin
what is the morphine dose that you would give ?
Initial: 4-8mg IV, followed by 2-8mg IV q5-15min
what are side effects of morphine?
sedation, respiratory depression, N/V
what do you want to avoid when using morphine and why?
NSAID, except aspirin
–> d/c home ones and don’t initiate can inc. MACE
when do you want to use oxygen?
when O2 <90%
what nitrate dose do you use or give them?
0.3-0.4mg q5min x 3 if continuing
what are side effects of nitrates?
HA, hypotension
how long do you have to wait to take a nitrate with tadalafil?
48hrs
how long do you have to wait to take sildenafil or vardenafil?
24 hr
What is the dose of aspirin you would give for MONA?
162-325 chewable for 1 dose
What is a coronary angiography?
test that shoots dye in veins to see how they are and if blockages
What are the absolute CIs for fibrinolytics?
- history of brain bleeds, strokes, any type of active bleed or trauma
what are the relative CIs to fibrinolytics?
severe HTN, dementia, any surgery in last 3 weeks or internal bleeding
what reperfusion do you use for a STEMI?
PCI or fibrinolytic