NSTEMI Flashcards
1
Q
What is a NSTEMI?
A
Non-ST elevated myocardial infarction
2
Q
What is the aetiology of NSTEMI?
A
Acute cornary syndrome
Unstable angina
3
Q
What is the pathology of NSTEMI?
A
Atheroma
Rupture
Necrosis
4
Q
What are the signs of NSTEMI?
A
Abnormal Q wave on ECG
Increase troponin
ST depression
5
Q
What are the symptoms of NSTEMI?
A
Stable/unstable angina
6
Q
What are the investigations used in NSTEMI’s?
A
ECG
Troponin test
Angiocardiogram
echocardiogram
7
Q
What treatments are used in NSTEMI?
A
Aspirin Clopidogrel Statins beta blockers ACE-inhibitor