Myocardial Infarction

Question 1

What are the two types of myocardial infarction and what are the differences between them

Answer 1

1. STEMI: ST segment is elevated
2. NSTEMI: ST segment is normal

Question 2

What are the symptoms of MI

Answer 2

1. Chest pain
2. Pain in other parts of the body
3. Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
4. Sweating
5. Shortness of breath
6. Feeling sick/ vomiting
7. Coughing or wheezing

Question 3

What is the first line treatment for MI

Answer 3

Asiprin- in ambulance (300mg I THINK !)

Question 4

What drug class does aspirin belong to

Answer 4

Antiplatelet drug/ NSAID

Question 5

What is the mechanism of action for aspirin

Answer 5

1. Inhibits the production or thromboxane A2
2. Which prevents aggregation of platelets and therefore clots

Question 6

What drug class does clopidogrel belong to

Answer 6

Antiplatelet drug/ P2Y12 antagonist

Question 7

What is the mechanism of action for clopidogrel

Answer 7

1. Blocks P2Y12 receptor
2. Prevents platelet aggregation
3. Prevents blood clot formation