ACS — Flashcards

What is the most common cause of death in adult sickle cell anemia patients? _____

Acute chest syndrome in patients with sickle cell anemia is often precipitated by _____

The antibody-heparin-PF4 complex may activate _____, leading to thrombosis and thrombocytopenia

Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease have a higher risk of having an _____ than critical limb ischemia

What complication of sickle cell anemia presents with chest pain, SOB, and lung infiltrates? _____

In the setting of acute MI, aspirin should be administered in a _____ form

One less common cause of myocardial infarction is coronary artery _____ (e.g. vasospastic angina, cocaine use)

What leads (2) show ST elevations or Q waves in a lateral myocardial infarction? _____

Cardiovascular Nitrates are useful in treatment of acute _____ syndromes

Which artery is associated with lateral myocardial infarction?_____