Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Flashcard 331: Which area is affected in leads V1-V4?\n_____

Answer: Anteroseptal MI

Flashcard 332: What dermatological symptom can present in ACS? _____

Answer: Sweating

Flashcard 333: Which artery is associated with inferior myocardial infarction? _____

Answer: Right coronary artery

Flashcard 334: An aortic dissection is defined as a tear in the _____ of the aorta

Answer: tunica intima

Flashcard 335: What respiratory symptom can present in ACS? _____

Answer: Dyspnoea

Flashcard 336: Which ECG changes are associated with an anterior myocardial infarction? _____

Answer: V1-V4

Flashcard 337: The mnemonic for the initial management of ACS/chest pain is _____.

Answer: MONA

Extra: MONA stands for: M - Morphine O - Oxygen N - Nitroglycerin A - Aspirin

Flashcard 338: What is the mnemonic for the secondary prevention of ACS/chest pain? _____

Answer: DABS

Extra: Secondary prevention of ACS focuses on reducing future cardiovascular events. Common components include: - **D**: Diet (mediterranean), Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (Aspirin + P2Y12 inhibitor). - **A**: ACE inhibitor (especially in HF/EF <40%), Aldosterone antagonist. - **B**: Beta-blockers, BP control. - **S**: Statins (high intensity), Smoking cessation.

Flashcard 339: What is the management of STEMI if PCI cannot be performed within 120 minutes? _____

Answer: Fibrinolysis

Flashcard 340: Secondary prevention for ACS/chest pain: D_____ ACE inhibitor Beta blocker Statin

Answer: ual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + 2nd antiplatelet)