STEMI Flashcards

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Define Acute coronary syndrome

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A collection of syndromes resulting from acute myocardial ischaemia. Includes: Unstable angina, NSTEMI, and STEMI

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Describe the presentation of acute coronary syndrome

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Acute central crushing chest pain >20 min duration Sweating, nausea, dyspnoea, palpitations

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How may presentation of MI differ in elderly and diabetic patients?

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They may experience ‘Silent’ MIs. These may present with syncope, pulmonary oedema, vomiting, acute confusion, stroke, and diabetic hyperglycaemic states.

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Name 3 conditions that mimic the pain of acute coronary syndrome

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Pericarditis Dissecting aortic aneurysm Pulmonary embolism Oesophageal reflux, spasm, rupture (Boerhavve syndrome) Biliary tract disease Perforated peptic ulcer Pancreatitis

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Categorise acute coronary syndrome on treatment

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STEMI: requires reperfusion therapy on presentation NSTEMI and UA: not treated with thrombolysis

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Differentiate the types of acute coronary syndrome

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STEMI: ST-elevation or LBBB on 12-lead ECG, with positive cardiac markers NSTEMI: No ST-elevation, with positive cardiac markers UA: No ST-elevation, with negative cardiac markers *Cardiac markers: Troponin I, CK-MB

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Outline the initial emergency management of acute coronary syndrome

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Transfer to CCU/HDU for continuous ECG monitoring and access to defibrillator if needed. ABC assessment: exclude hypotension, locate murmurs, identify and treat acute pulmonary oedema IV access 12-lead ECG Diamorphine 2.5-10mg IV PRN + metoclopramide 10mg Oxygen (controlled oxygen therapy 2-5L/min if hypoxic) Nitroglycerine 2 puffs sublingual (unless hypotensive) Aspirin 300mg PO

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Outline the initial investigations for acute coronary syndrome

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FBC and U&Es: maintain K+ between 4-5 mmol/L LFTs Glucose Lipids CK-MB: abnormal if 2x upper-limit of normal Troponin I* Portable CXR: Cardiomegaly and pulmonary oedema

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What is the criteria for prior MI?

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Any one of the following: -Pathological Q waves in absence of non-ischaemic cause -Imaging evidence of region loss of myocardium that is thinned and fails to contract, in the absence of non-ischaemic cause -Pathological finds of a prior MI

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Describe the presentation of STEMI

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Severe chest pain, may radiate to left arm, neck, jaw Not relieved by sublingual GTN >20 min duration Autonomic: Pale, clammy, sweating, weak pulse and hypotensive, brady- or tachycardia Atypical: Dyspnoea, fatigue, epigastric pain, syncope

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What ECG changes are seen in STEMI?

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ST elevation or new LBBB (V1 and V6) May have T wave inversion or pathological Q waves

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Describe the evolution of STEMI on ECG

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Mins to hrs: ST elevation and hyperacute T wave Hrs to 1 day: T wave inversion and Q wave 1 week: Coronary T wave Months: Q wave

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Which vessel is occluded in the following?

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Anteroseptal STEMI: Left anterior descending artery

ST elevation of:

  • 0.2+ mV in leads V1-3
  • 0.1+ mV in all other leads
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Which vessel is occluded in the following?

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High lateral STEMI: Left diagonal branch of LAD

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Which vessel is occluded in the following?

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Posterior STEMI: Posterior descending artery

Inverted changes seen in V1-3

Posterior leads V7-9 indicated

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Which vessel is occluded in the following?

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Inferior MI: Right coronary artery

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What vessel is occluded in an anteroseptal STEMI, and which leads would be abnormal?

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Left anterior descending artery V1-4

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What vessel is occluded in a lateral STEMI, and which leads would be abnormal

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Left marginal artery V5-6

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What vessel is occluded in a high-lateral STEMI, and which leads would be abnormal?

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Left circumflex artery I and aVL

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What vessel is occluded in an inferior STEMI, and which leads would be abnormal?

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Right coronary artery II, III, aVF

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Which lead would be abnormal in a right ventricular STEMI?

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Which leads would be abnormal in a posterior STEMI

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V7-9 or V1-3 reciprocal ST depression

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Outline the medical intervention for STEMI

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Diamorphine 2.5-10mg IV PRN + Metoclopramide 10mg Oxygen (controlled oxygen therapy 2-5L/min if hypoxic) Nitroglycerine: 2 puffs sublingual (unless hypotensive) Aspirin 300mg PO Correct electrolyte imbalances: Low K+ and Mg2+ may be arrhthmogenic. Maintain K+ between 4-5 mmol/L Limit infarct size -Beta blockers: give early to all patients unless contraindicated -ACEi: given within 24hr of presentation -Reperfusion: Thrombolysis or PCI

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List the absolute contraindications for beta-blockers

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HR <60 SBP <100 Moderate to severe heart failure AV conduction defect Severe airway disease

25
List the relative contraindications for beta-blockers
Asthma CCBs and/or beta-blockers Critical limb ischaemia Large inferior MI involving right ventricle
26
List 3 complications of STEMI
Sudden death Pump failure/pericarditis Ruptured papillary muscle or septum Embolism Aneurysm/arrhythmias -LV aneurysm: persistent ST elevation with LV failure Dressler's syndrome: secondary autoimmune pericarditis 2-6wk post MI
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What are the benefits of reperfusion therapy for MI
Lowers: Mortality\* LV dysfunction Heart failure Cardiogenic shock Arrhythmias
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What are the indications for Percutaneous coronary intervention?
All patients with chest pain and ST elevation/new LBBB Thrombolysis contraindicated Rescue PCI: if patient symptomatic post-thrombolysis or develops cardiogenic shock ST elevation of \> 2mm in 2 or more consecutive anterior leads (V1-V6), or ST elevation of greater than 1mm in greater than 2 consecutive inferior leads (II, III, avF, avL)
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Name 3 complications of percutaneous coronary intervention
Bleeding from puncture site Stroke Recurrent infarction Need for emergency CABG Death
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What scoring system is used to assess operative mortality in cardiac surgery?
EuroSCORE
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When is thrombolysis used as reperfusion therapy?
A primary PCI programme is unavailable Patient cannot undergo cathertisation without delay (within 90 min of pain onset, ideally 60)
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Outline the indications for thrombolysis
Typical history of chest pain within previous 12h Plus one of: ST elevation in 2 consecutive ECG leads - \>1mm in limb leads or \>2mm in chest leads New LBBB on ECG Posterior infarct (V7-9 or reciprocal depression in V1-3)
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What drug is used for thrombolysis?
Reteplase IV: Tissue plasminogen activator \*Increased risk of haemorrhage Streptokinase
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List the absolute contraindications for thrombolysis
Haemorrhagic or ischaemic stroke \<6 months CNS neoplasia Recent trauma or surgery GI bleed \<1 month Bleeding disorder Aortic dissection
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List the relative contraindications for thrombolysis
Warfarin Pregnancy Advanced liver disease Infective endocarditis
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List 3 complications of thrombolysis
Bleeding (up to 10%) Hypotension Intracranial haemorrhage Reperfusion arrhythmias Systemic embolisation Allergic reaction Increased risk of cardiac rupture in elderly patients\*
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Outline a discharge plan following a STEMI
Aspirin + Prasugrel ACEi Beta-blocker/CCB Statin GTN Modifiable risk factors: Manage lipids, diabetes, BP, smoking, diet and weight control 1 month off work Inform DVLA - no driving for 4 weeks, 1 week if successful angioplasty