pathophysiology of ischaemia and infarction Flashcards
1
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What does an established atheroma in a coronary artery cause
A
stable angina
2
Q
What does a complicated atheroma in coronary artery cause
A
Unstable angina
3
Q
What does an ulcerated/ fissured plaque cause
A
Thrombosis
4
Q
What does an atheroma in the aorta lead to
A
Aortic aneurysm
5
Q
What is infarction
A
Ischaemia necrosis within a tissue or organ in the living body caused by the occlusion of the artery supplying it or the venous drainage of it
6
Q
What is the appearance of an infarct in the myocardium, spleen and kidney between 24-48 hours
A
Pale infarct
7
Q
What is the appearance of an infarct in the liver or lung between 24-48 hours
A
red infarct
8
Q
What kind of infarct is an ST elevation MI correlated with
A
Transmural infarction - full thickness of the myocardium affected
