Long term mx of STEMI

Question 1

Which 6 drugs are used to manage patients post treatment?

Answer 1

1. Asprin
2. Antiplatelets
3. Ace inhibitors - Lisinopril
4. Atenolol - betablocker
5. Atovastatin
6. Aldosterone antagonist

Question 2

What dose of Asprin is prescribed and for how long?

Answer 2

1. 75 mg of Asprin

2. Indefinetly

Question 3

What antiplatelets are prescribed and for how long?

Answer 3

1. Clopidogrel
2. Ticagrelor
3. 1 month post MI

Question 4

What dose of Atovastatin is prescribed?

Answer 4

80 mg of Atovastatin

Question 5

Name 4 lifestyle changes that should be undertaken?

Answer 5

1. Stop smoking
2. Diet - reduced saturated fats
3. Exercise - 30 mins
4. Avoid Sex for 1 month

Question 6

What is the acronym for complications Post -MI?

Answer 6

‘DREAD P’

1. Death
2. Rupture of septum/papillary muscle
3. Edema / HF
4. Arrythmia
5. Dressler’s syndrome
6. Pericarditis

Question 7

What is ‘Dressler’s syndrome’?

Answer 7

A type of pericarditis caused by immune response post MI/damage to heart tissue

2. occurs 2-3 weeks post MI