Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Mainstay of management for STEMI = _____ Mainstay of management for NSTEMI/unstable angina = GRACE score to determine if PCI is needed

_____ stents are now the preferred stent type for PCI

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

Secondary prevention for ACS/chest pain: D_____ ACE inhibitor Beta blocker Statin

Sudden onset of severe tearing chest and/or upper back, or stomach pain with weak pulses is most likely what? _____

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

STEMI is diagnosed with _____ or new LBBB

Hint: ECG change

In a STEMI, _____ should be considered if there is a 120 minute delay in being able to perform PCI

Which area is affected in leads V1-V4? _____

What gastrointestinal symptom can present in ACS? _____