Ischaemic heart disease Flashcards
1
Q
Patient with MI has subsequent mitral regurgitation. What is the likely cause of this?
A
papillary muscle rupture (classic MCQ)
2
Q
Which anticoagulant is given in NSTEMI?
A
fondaparinux
+aspirin + ticagrelor
3
Q
What are the intervention options for PCI?
A
angioplasty
stenting
thrombectomy
4
Q
What are the indications for CABG?
A
triple vessel disease double vessel disease left main stem involvement diabetes heart failure
5
Q
Which drug should be added on if patient has acute MI and heart failure?
A
eplerenone- aldosterone antagonist
symptoms and/or signs of heart failure and left ventricular systolic dysfunction
6
Q
3 side effects of GTN?
A
hypotension
tachycardia
headache
