Ischaemic Heart Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of myocardial ischaemia?
A
- stable angina
- unstable angina
- myocardial infarction
2
Q
What are presenting symptoms of IHD?
A
- central chest pain and pressure
- radiation to neck, shoulder and jaw
- sweating
3
Q
What are investigations for IHD?
A
- ECG
- cardiac enzymes
- CXR
- angiography
4
Q
What is treatment for IHD?
A
- oxygen
- aspirin
- GTN
- reperfusion (cath lab)
- ongoing ß blockers and ACE inhibitors
5
Q
What are complications of IHD?
A
- ischaemic (re-infarction)
- valvular disease
- arrhythmias
- emboli
