Ischaemic Heart Disease Flashcards
What is the main cause of IHD
Atherosclerosis
What is Atherosclerosis
Accumulation of lipids, smooth muscle cells and macrophages in intima of medium and large vessels
Describe the progression of Atherosclerotic plaque
Endothelial Injury Fatty Streak Intermediate lesion Plaque -> Rupture Erosion
What causes plaque rupture
Plaque grows and recedes to maintain Balance shifts towards inflammation Cap wall weakens and thins Cap ruptures and forms thrombus Occlusion can occur
What are the types of IHD
Heart Attack
Gangrene
Stroke
What are the modifiable risk factors for IHD
Smoking
Alcohol
Obesity
Diabetes Mellitus
What are the non modifiable risk factors for IHD
Family History
Age
Afro Caribbean
Male
Describe the presentation of Angina
Central CRUSHING chest pain
Radiates to the neck jaw and arms
What is stable angina
Angina relieved by rest and GTN, Caused by exercise
What is unstable angina
Angina with no relief and no extrinsic cause (Severe ischemia)
What is Prinzemetal Angina also known as
Coronary Artery Vasospasm
-Cocaine use w/ ST elevation
How do you treat IHD
Aspirin/Clopidogrel
Statins
Antihypertensives
How do you treat Angina
GTN (Stable) isosorbide mononitrate
BB-CCB
AAA (Aspirin, Atorvastatin, ACEi)
Why can exercise cause angina
Patients with atherosclerosis will have low microvascular resistance to increase their blood flow
When exercising they need their microvascular resistance to go lower to get more blood flow but it can’t leading to insufficient oxygen supply
What is the GOLD standard investigation for IHD
CT coronary Angiography