FA 2016 288-290 Flashcards
List of commonly occluded coronary arteries in order.
LAD > RCA > Circumflex
what is seen on light microscopy in a an M.I in 0-24 hrs?
Early Coagulative Necrosis, Wavy fibers, Hypercontraction of Myofibrils. Neutrophils
what are the complication seen in an M.I patient in 0-24hrs?
Ventricular Arrhythmia, HF and cardiogenic Shock
what is seen on Light microscopy in an M.I patient in 1-3 days?
Extensive coagulative Necrosis & Acute Inflammation with Neutrophils
What are the complication in an M.I in day 2?
Fibrinous Pericarditis
What is seen in Light microscopy in Day 8 of M.I?
Macrophages then granulation tissues at the margins
What is the complication on day 8 in an M.I?
Papillary Muscle Rupture, Cardiac Tamponade, Mitral Regurgitation.
What artery is damaged on day 8 in an M.I?
RCA from rupture of the papillary muscle
what is seen on light microscopy in 4 weeks of an M.I?
Scar formation
What is Dressler syndrome?
Pericarditis that occurs 6-8 weeks after M.I due to an autoimmune phenomena.
What is used as a diagnosis in the first 6 hours of an M.I?
ECG (GOLDEN STANDARD)
What is the most specific protein marker in an M.I?
Troponin I
What protein marker is used in Diagnosing an M.I Reinfraction?
CK-MB
whats the difference between Transmural Infraction and Subendocardial Infraction?
Transmural (ST elevation and prominent Q wave) Affect Entire wall
SubEndocardial:( ST depression) ischemic necrosis,
A prominent Q wave
Transmural M.I