Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Chest X-ray of a patient with aortic dissection shows _____ widening

What is the gold-standard investigation for aortic dissection? _____

NSTEMI patients with a GRACE score < 3% (_____ risk) should have dual antiplatelet management (aspirin + ticagrelor)

Initial management for NSTEMI/unstable angina includes _____ & fondaparinux if ↓ bleed risk and angiography is not being immediately performed

Aortic dissection can be complicated by _____ murmur

Killip class is used to stratify _____

A aortic dissection with a backwards tear can be complicated with _____ and/or inferior MI

A aortic dissection with a forwards tear can be complicated with _____ pulses, stroke, and/or renal failure

_____ is a group of conditions caused by sudden decrease in blood flow to the heart - STEMI - NSTEMI - Unstable angina

Modifiable risk factors for ischaemic heart disease include _____, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, obesity, & low physical activity

Hint: behaviour