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STEMI/NSTEMI Flashcards

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STEMI

A

ST elevated myocardial infarction

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NSTEMI

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Non ST elevated myocardial infarct

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What causes a STEMI?

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Complete obstruction of coronary artery due to atherosclerotic plaque

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What causes a NSTEMI?

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Incomplete occlusion of a coronary artery which narrows the coronary lumen

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Investigations for a STEMI/NSTEMI?

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ECG, serum cardiac troponin, ECHO, FBC, CT angiogram

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What are the symptoms of a STEMI/NSTEMI?

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Fatigue, dyspnoea, oedema, light headedness, sweating, chest pain which radiates to jaw or left arm, palpitations, nausea,

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What is the treatment for a STEMI?

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CABG, thrombolysis, angiography, Statins

Morphine, Oxygen, Nitro-glycerine, Aspirin, Clopidogrel

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What is the treatment fot NSTEMI?

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Morphine, Oxygen, Nitro-glycerine, aspirin, clopidogrel. ACEi, B Blockers, Statins

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