Ischemic Heart Disease: Pathology Sm Grp (Lab) Flashcards
1
Q
What ECG findings would you find in a STEMI?
A
ST elevation
2
Q
What ECG findings would you find in a NSTEMI?
A
T Wave inversion, ST depression
*Note this is NOT necessary to make a diagnosis of NSTEMI
3
Q
What ECG findings would you find in a Unstable Angina?
A
T Wave inversion, ST depression
*Note this is NOT necessary to make a diagnosis of UA
4
Q
True, false or sometimes:
Troponins are elevated in Unstable Angina.
A
False
5
Q
True, false or sometimes:
Troponins are elevated in NSTEMI.
A
True
6
Q
True, false or sometimes:
Troponins are elevated in STEMI.
A
Sometimes… it depends on when they present to the ER. Early will not show troponins
7
Q
True or false:
You use fibrinolytics for NSTEMI and UA.
A
FALSE
