Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Which ECG changes are associated with an inferior myocardial infarction? _____

_____ troponin levels points towards NSTEMI Normal troponin levels points towards unstable angina

Hint: ↓/↑

Nitrates for ACS are contraindicated in _____ patients

Patients receiving fibrinolysis for STEMI should also receive an _____ drug

What are the initial investigations for a patient presenting with ACS/chest pain? _____

Hint: 2

What demographics may NOT present with chest pain for ACS? _____

Hint: 2

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

Hint: Layer

STEMI is managed with _____ if the patient presents within 12 hours of symptom onset and PCI can be performed within 120 minutes

What dermatological symptom can present in ACS? _____

STEMI diagnostic criteria includes clinical symptoms lasting ≥ _____

Hint: duration