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IHD 2 - Coronary revascularisation Flashcards

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What are the 4 main progressive steps involved in atherogenesis?

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Normal -> fatty streak -> atheromatous plaque -> atherosclerotic plaque

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What is atherosclerosis?

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A disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of fatty material on their inner walls causing progressive narrowing and hardening

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What is an atheroma?

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A fatty deposit in the intima

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Risk factors for coronary heart disease?

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Gender AgeDrug abusealcoholSmokingStressHypertensionHigh cholesterolObesityFamily history

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What is chronic stable angina?

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Chest pain caused by demand led ischaemia due to fixed stenosis which occurs in a predictable manner

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What is the immediate treatment of chest pain due to chronic stable angina?

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StopSitSpray

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What is an acute coronary syndrome in general?

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Any acute presentation of coronary artery diseaseOnly a provisional diagnosis that covers a spectrum of conditionsLike stable angina it is caused by ischaemia caused by atherosclerosis

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What conditions are classified as acute coronary syndromes?

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Unstable anginaNSTEMISTEMI

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What are 2 older alternative names for a NSTEMI?

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Non-Q waveSub-endocardial MI

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What are 2 older alternative names for a STEMI?

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Acute MI (not called this anymore)Q wave MI

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What are the 2 types of MI?

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ST elevation MI Non ST elevation MI

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Does a fatty streak cause symptoms?

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No - it is clinically silent

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What is the pathogenesis surrounding unstable coronary syndrome?

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Plaque rupture/ fissure and thrombosis

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What can happen to the plaque which bridges between an atherosclerotic plaque and plaque rupture/ fissure and thrombosis?

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Fibrous cap forms over the fatty core

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What type of stenosis does acute coronary syndrome have?Type of ischaemia?

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Dynamic stenosis (subtotal or complete occlusion)Supply led ischaemia

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What are the stages of the platelet cascade?

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InitiationAdhesionActivation

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What causes initiation of the platelet cascade?

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Spontaneous plaque rupture which leads to exposed tissue elements (sub endothelial collagen and Von Willebrand factor)

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What are factors affecting plaque rupture/ fissure? (6)

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Lipid content of plaqueThickness of fibrous capSudden changes in intraluminal pressure or toneBending and twisting of an artery during each heart contractionPlaque shapeMechanical injury

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What is von willebrand factor?

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A glycoprotein that plays an important role in stopping the escape of blood from vessels

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What is involved in adhesion (platelet cascade)?

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Platelet recruitment and adhesion at the site of injury forming a monolayer

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What is involved in activation (platelet cascade)?

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Activators are released (ADP and Thromboxane A2)They bind to surface receptors on plateletsPlatelet activation accelerates resulting in platelet aggregationActivated platelets express adhesion receptors for leukocytes (P-selectin and CD40 ligand) = inflammationOrganised fibrin-rich thrombus forms(This leads to vascular blockage = acute MI/ stroke)

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How is ADP and other activators released during platelet cascade?

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Through degranulation

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How is thromboxane A2 generated?

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Via cycloxygenase

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What adhesion receptors for leukocytes do activated platelets express (2)?

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P-selectinCD40 ligand

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Difference between unstable angina and NSTEMI?

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There is no elevation in cardiac enzymes in unstable angina where as there will be an elevation in cardiac enzymes in an NSTEMI (infarction does not occur- pre-MI which can lead to an MI)

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Difference between a STEMI and NSTEMI?

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There is only partial damage in heart muscle with an NSTEMI compared to full thickness damage to heart muscle with a STEMI - due to this full thickness damage ST elevation occurs on the ECG

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What are ECG changes that are seen with a STEMI?

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ST elevationT wave inversionPathological Q waves

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What must be present on an ECG to confirm a STEMI? (either one of 3 of)

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Greater than or equal to 1mm ST elevation in 2 adjacent limb leadsGreater than or equal to 2mm elevation in at least 2 adjacent precordial leadsNew onset bundle branch block (usually left bundle branch block)

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What changes in Q waves indicate a problem?

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> 40 ms (1 mm) wide> 2 mm deep> 25% of depth of QRS complex-Seen in leads V1-3

30
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What changes in ECG are seen in the first few hours of a STEMI?

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ST elevation

31
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What changes in ECG are seen in the first day?

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pathological Q wave formation and T wave inversion

32
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What ECG changes are suggestive of an old MI?

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Q waves +/- inverted T waves

33
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What leads have pathologies that indicate an inferior MI?

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II, III and aVF

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What leads have pathologies which indicate an anteroseptal MI?

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What leads have pathologies indicating an anterolateral MI?

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I, aVL, V1-V6

36
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What is the cardiac enzyme?When does its levels peak post-MI?Where is this also present?

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CK (creatinine kinase)24 hoursIn skeletal muscle and brain

37
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What is the cardiac protein marker?Specific/ not specific?Sensitive/ not sensitive?

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TroponinHighly specificCan detect tiny small amounts of myocardial necrosis

38
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Is CK or Tn better?

39
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Difference between NSTEMI and UA?

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NSTEMI will cause an elevation in cardiac enzymes due to necrosis, which will not be present in UA (as the muscle is not dying)

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Management of acute coronary syndrome pre-hospital?

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Emergency ambulance300mg aspirinGTN Morphine (e.g. 5-10mg morphine IV)Anti-emetics (e.g. 10mg IV metoclopramide)O2 if requiredIf 45 minutes or longer road time to hospital, pre-hospital thrombolysis

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Management of STEMI?

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300mg aspirinGTN (if BP greater than 90mmhg)Morphine (e.g. 5-10mg morphine IV)Anti-emetics (e.g. 10mg IV metoclopramide)O2 (if hypoxic)300mg clopidogrelPCIThrombolysis if angioplasty not available within 90 minutes

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What are the indications for repercussion therapy (thrombolysis or PCI) for acute coronary syndrome?

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Chest pain suggestive of acute MI (more than 20 minutes but less than 12 hours)Ecg changes (acute ST elevation/ new left bundle branch block)No contraindicaitons

43
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When is thrombolysis performed instead of PCI?

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Patients who can’t undergo PCI in a timely fashion - diagnosis to angioplasty time is greater than 90 minutes

44
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Risk of thrombolysis?

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Failure to re-perfuseHaemorrhageHypersensitivity

45
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What are the 4 categories of complications from an MI?

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DeathArrhythmic complicaitonsStructural complicationsFunctional complications

46
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Arrhythmic complications from a MI?

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Ventricular fibrillation

47
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Structural complications from an MI?

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Cardiac ruptureVentricular septal defectMitral valve regurgitationLeft ventricular aneurysmMural thrombus +/- systemic emboliInflammationAcute pericarditisDressler’s syndrome

48
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What are the functional complications of an MI?

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Acute ventricular failure (left, right, both)Chronic cardiac failureCardiogenic shock

49
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What classification system can be used to determine in-hospital mortality post-MI?

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Killip Classification

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Killip classification?

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I = no signs of heart failure (6%)II = crepitations less than 50% of lung fields (17%)III = crepitations greater than 50% of lung fields (38%)IV = cardiogenic shock (81%)

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Routine observations post-MI?

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Cardiac monitor - rhythm?How does the patient feel?Pulse and blood pressureHeart sounds especially added soundsMurmurs especially new murmurspulmonary crepitationsFluid balance especially uric output

52
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What is extremely important to remember about the ECG of a patient with an NSTEMI?

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It may be normal

53
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What are the different isotopes of troponin present in the body and where are these present?

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Troponin C = heart and skeletal muscleTroponin I = cardiac specificTroponin T = cardiac specific

54
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What are the preferred isoforms of troponin used as a biomarker?

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TnT or TnI (high cardiac specificity)

55
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What happens to the TnT or TnI levels over time?

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Serum levels increase within 3-12 hours from the onset of chest pain, peak at 24-48 hours, and return to baseline over 5-14 days

56
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What other conditions can cause an elevation in TnT levels?

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CCFHypertensive crisisRenal failurePESepsisStroke/ TIAPericarditis/ myocarditisPost arrhythmia

57
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How many different classifications of MI are there according to the new clinical classification of MI?

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6 (1, 2, 3, 4a, 4b, 5)

58
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What is a class 1 MI?

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Spontaneous MI related to ischaemia due to a primary coronary event, such as plaque erosion and/or rupture, fissuring or dissection

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What is a class 2 MI?

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MI secondary to ischaemia due to an imbalance of O2 supply and demand, as from coronary spasm or embolic, anaemia, arrhythmias, hypertension or hypotension

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What is a class 3 MI?

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Sudden unexpected cardiac death, including cardiac arrest, often with symptoms suggesting ischaemia with new ST-segment elevation, ew left bundle branch block, or pathological or angiographic evidence of fresh coronary thrombus - in the absence of reliable biomarker findings

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What is a class 4a MI?

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MI associated with PCI

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What is a class 4b MI?

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MI associated with documented in-stent thrombosis

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What is a class 5 MI?

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MI associated with CABG surgery

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Treatment of NSTEMI?

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Long term aspirinClopidogrel therapy (continued for 3 months)Patients should receive coronary angioplasty within 72 hours of admission

65
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How should patients with STEMI treated with thrombolysis be further treated?

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Early coronary angiography and revasculirisation

66
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What are the 4 phases of cardiac rehabilitation?

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Phase 1 = in-patietnPhase 2 = early post discharge periodPhase 3 = structured exercise programme - usually hospital basedPhase 4 = long term maintenance of physical activity and lifestyle change - usually community based

67
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What is the aim of blood pressure post MI?

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Less than 140/85mmHg unless diabetic, renal disease or target organ damage = less than 130/80 mmHg

68
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4 examples of thrombolytic drugs?

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StreptokinaseAltepaseReteplaseTenectaplase

69
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Apart from MONA-C, how is an NSTEMI treated?

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Low weight heparin or fondaparinux givenAngiography within 72 hours to determine best next steps e.g. PCI, CABG

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Management of UA once in hospital?

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Aspirin and other anti-platlet agent e.g. clopidogrelLow weight heparin or factor Xa inhibitor e.g. fondaparinuxOpiates and anti-emeticsMay need IV nitrates for painSecondary prevention with statin, ACEI and beta blockerIf high risk of reoccurrence, revascularisaiton

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Medicaitons after an MI?

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75mg aspirin OD for lifeAdditional anti-playlet agent for over 1 year e.g. clopidogrelStatinsACEIBeta blocker

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