Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

_____ stents are now the preferred stent type for PCI

How are basic obs (BP, HR, temp, O2 sats) altered in ACS? _____

PCI is done via access to the _____ artery

Patients receiving fibrinolysis for STEMI should also receive an _____ drug

Which area is affected in leads V7-V9? _____

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

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

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

Initial management for ACS/chest pain: M_____ Oxygen (if sats < 94%) Nitrates Aspirin