Stress Echo Flashcards
What are the classic signs of MI in men?
very specific pain spreading through neck and shoulders pressure or tightness in the chest chest discomfort nausea sob
what are the common triggers for MI in men?
physical exertion
what are the common triggers of MI in women?
emotional stress
what are the classic signs of MI in women?
more vague SOB Nausea back or jaw pain anxiety flu like symptoms palpitations
what are some contra-indications for treadmil stress echo?
CHF
Unstable Angina
HTN
what are some indications for the stress echo?
history of MI, recent or old
patients with known CAD
surgery clearance
AS/LVOT obstruction (dobutamine)
what is the purpose of the stress test?
to evaluate the myocardium for possibility of functional recovery and viability.
what are the possible states of myocardium?
health viable myocardium
hybernating myocardium (chronic ischemia)
stunned myocardium
unviable dead myocardial tissue
what is the response of healthy myocardium to the stress test?
LV chamber dimensions become smaller as a result of demand
what is the response of compromised myocardium to stress testing?
Regional wall motion abnormalities
LV chamber dilation lacking response to increased demand.
what are the elements of the ischemic cascade from least to greatest over time?
hypoperfusion metabolic disturbances diastolic dysfunction systolic dysfunction EKG changes chest Pain myocardial necrosis
what are some contra-indications for stress echo?
CHF Unstable Angina severe HTN AS with a mean gradient of 50mmHg Acute MI EF
what are the elements of the ischemic cascade from least to greatest over time?
hypoperfusion metabolic disturbances diastolic dysfunction systolic dysfunction EKG changes chest Pain myocardial necrosis
These wall motion changes indicate?
Rest = Normal
Exercise = Normal
Wall Motion
Normal
These wall motion changes indicate?
Rest = Normal
Exercise = Abnormal
Wall Motion
Ischemia
These wall motion changes indicate?
Rest = abnormal (thin myocardium)
Exercise = fixed/no change
Wall Motion
infarction
These wall motion changes indicate?
Rest = abnormal (thin, scarred)
Exercise = dyskinetic
Wall Motion
infarction
These wall motion changes indicate?
Rest = abnormal, akinetic
Exercise = Wall motion improves or gets worse
Wall Motion
hybernating
These wall motion changes indicate?
Rest = abnormal, akinetic
Exercise = Wall motion improves or gets worse
Wall Motion
hybernating