L4: IHD - Unstable Angina Flashcards
Types of Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Unstable angina.
- ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
- Non ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).
Def of Unstable Angina
Etiology of Unstable Angina
- Non occlusive coronary thrombosis on top of atherosclerosis
- Post MI angina.
- Recent onset angina
INVx in Unstable Angina
CP of Unstable Angina
TTT of Unstable Angina
TTT of Unstable Angina
- aim
to reduce progression to MI
TTT of Unstable Angina
- Medical
Medical TTT of Unstable Angina
- Aspirin
- A dose 150-300 mg is given as a initial dose and
- this is followed by 75 mg
Medical TTT of Unstable Angina
- Clopidogril
- loading dose of 300 mg followed by 75 mg once daily
Medical TTT of Unstable Angina
- Enoxaparin (Clexane)
Medical TTT of Unstable Angina
- Statins
- All patients should be started with atorvastatin 40 to 80 mg per day.
- The lower the LDL achieved, the better the outcome
Medical TTT of Unstable Angina
- NItrates
Medical TTT of Unstable Angina
- beta Blockers
All patients should be given beta blockers unless there is a contraindication
Medical TTT of Unstable Angina
- ACEIs
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TTT of Unstable Angina
- Coronary revascularization
PTCA / CABG
Other Types of Angina
Other Types of Angina
- Decubitus angina
usually on lying down (occurs in HF).
Other Types of Angina
- Nocturnal angina
It awakens the patient from sleep, associated with dreaming
Other Types of Angina
- Angina of Lewis
in cases of AR, it is nocturnal & prolonged
Other Types of Angina
- Prinzmetal angina
Causes of Prinzmetal Angina
- spasm of coronary artery with or without atherosclerosis
- Unpredictable, at rest.
ECG in Prinzmetal Angina
Transient ST elevation
TTT of Prinzmetal Angina