ISHD Flashcards
What is the pathophysiology of Stable Angina?
- Ischemia: the imbalance between oxygen supply and demand
- Angina: the symptoms from the imbalance
What is Stable Angina?
Discomfort in the substernal part of the chest that can radiate down the left arm
- NO miocardial nercrosis
- NO change over the last 2 months
Explain how the PQRST relates toward the clincial presentations?
P: Precipitative factor & Palliative measures [what causes it and what helps it]
Q: Quality & Quantity of pain [tightness, pressure, etc…]
R: Region & Radiation [Where? - substernal]
S: Severity of pain [scale of 1 to 10]
T: Timing [How long does it last? - <20mins?]
What are some of the clinical presentations that are associated with Stable Angina?
- Pain that occurs behind the sternum that then radiates up to the jaw and/or down the left arm
- SOB, Massive pressure, tightness, crushing…
- Caused by weather [HOT or COLD], physical activity, large meals, emotional stress, sexual activity…
How does the ECG appear with a patient with Stable Angina?
Typically the ECG will appear normal but DURING AN EVENT the ECG will have ST DEPRESSION
What are some of the diagnostic procedures used to determine IHD [Ischemic Heart Disease]?
- Can use a ECG, will show whether the patient has ST Elevation [more CAS - Variant] or ST Depression [during an event or NSTEMI]
- Exercise testing: will help with looking at the ECG to see and abnormalities
- Heart Cath to see what is really happening within the arteries
For the treatment of SIHD, what are some way that we prevent ACS and Death?
- Lifestyle and rick factors modifications
- Vaccines
- Comorbidities: check BP and DM
- Antiplatelets: Aspirin 81mg or Clopidegrel 75mg
- ACEi: when they have HTN, LVEF <40% or CKD
For the treatment of SIHD, what are some of the ways that we help manage anginal episodes?
- NTG: Acute attacks
- Vasospastic?: high BP - Nitrate; low BP - CCB
- HR > 60bpm: Beta-Blocker then NON DHP
- Controlled?: monitor
-Not controlled & BP still high: Ranolazine or LA
Nitrate OR DHP CCB - Still angina: PCI or CABG
What is the role of atherosclerotic plaque, platelets and coagulation systems in CAD?
- Atherosclerotic plaques are a build up of fat due to monocytes becoming macrophages within the cell, eating up all the cholesterol.
- They then rupture, activating the clotting cascade making a thrombus - narrowing & blocking the arteries
What are some of the variables that influence myocardial oxygen supply and demand?
- Increase heart rate, contractility, preload, afterload [increase demand while decrease supply]
- Any sort of blockage in the arteries [decrease supply]
List the pharmacological ways to prevent ACS and Death?
Antiplatelet, Statins, ACEi/ARBs, Beta-Blockers
What is the drugs used in Antiplatelet therapies?
Aspirin & P2Y12 Inhibitors
What is the mechanism of Aspirin?
- At low doses, it inhibits COX-1 = blocking the formation of TXA2 [platelet aggregant and vasoconstrictor]
- At high doses, it inhibits COX-2 = blocking PGI2 [allowing platelets to aggregate]
What are the P2Y12’s and what is there mechanism?
- Clopidigrel, Ticagrelor, Cangrelor
- They inhibit adenosine diphosphate induced platelet aggregation
What are some of the adverse affects for Aspirin?
- Main one is INCREASED BLEEDING
- also have patients chew and swallow any aspirin during chest pain
What are some of the adverse affects for the P2Y12 Inhibitors?
Mainly all cause bleeding [a little bit higher than Aspirin], Diarrhea, Rash, Bradycardia [Most Ticagrelor]
What are the three clinical scenarios for Chronic CAD?
No Stent, PCI + Stent, CABG
Describe what NO STENT is in terms of a clinical scenario?
- Basically they do not put a stent in just yet, they just use ASPIRIN as a secondary prevention [could also use Clopidigrel if aspirin allergy]