Respiratory Physiology Flashcards
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Primary cause of atherosclerosis?
A
Accumulation of lipid-rich plaques within arterial walls, initiated by endothelial injury and inflammation
2
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Key risk factors for atherosclerosis.
A
- Smoking
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Hyperlipidaemia
- Age
- FxH
3
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Atherosclerosis management
A
- Lifestyle modification
- Statin therapy
- Antihypertensives
- Antiplatelet
4
Q
Cause of stable angina?
A
Myocardial ischaemia due to fixed atherosclerotic narrowing of the coronary arteries
5
Q
Symptoms of stable angina?
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Chest pain on exertion, relieved by rest/GTN
6
Q
Stable angina management?
A
- Lifestyle modification
- Anti-anginal medication (B-blockers and CCB)
- GTN (symptomatic relief)
- Consider CABG
7
Q
Types of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
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- STEMI
- NSTEMI
- Unstable angina
8
Q
Common symptoms of ACS?
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- Central crushing chest pain lasting longer than 20 mins
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Radiation to jaw/arm
- Dyspnoea
9
Q
Management of ACS
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- PCI/Fibrinolysis
- Antiplatelets/anticoag
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