ACS — Flashcards

Diagnosis of a current or previous myocardial infarction may be aided by the presence of pathologic _____ waves on ECG

Treatment of acute coronary syndromes often includes supplemental _____ to minimize ischemia

What leads (1) show ST elevations or Q waves in a Left Main (LCA) myocardial infarction? _____

What EKG findings (2) are associated with unstable angina? _____

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

The later phase of myocardial infarction (transmural infarcts) shows ST-segment _____ and Q waves on EKG

What leads show ST elevations or Q waves in a posterior myocardial infarction? _____

The third most common artery involved in a myocardial infarction is the _____

Which artery is associated with posterior myocardial infarction?_____

What is the most sensitive and specific cardiac biomarker used for diagnosis of myocardial infarction? _____