Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

For the initial management for ACS/chest pain, morphine is used if _____

Patients receiving fibrinolysis for STEMI should also receive an _____ drug

Which ECG changes are associated with a lateral myocardial infarction? _____

STEMI diagnostic criteria includes clinical symptoms lasting ≥ _____

Hint: duration

Non-modifiable risk factors for ischaemic heart disease include _____, male, and family history

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

Hint: behaviour

Nitrates for ACS are contraindicated in _____ patients

An aortic dissection is defined as a tear in the _____ of the aorta

Hint: Layer

Which area is affected in leads II, III, aVF? _____

What dermatological symptom can present in ACS? _____