ACS — Flashcards

Which leads have ST elevation in an inferior myocardial infarction? _____

One contraindication to tPA administration in stroke patients is BP > _____ mmHg

Substernal pressure/squeezing/crushing on chest is suggestive of _____

Hint: CV diagnosis

Aspirin therapy reduces the frequency of unstable anginal episodes _____

Hint: T/F

_____ strokes are more common

Hint: Ischemic/Hemorrhagic

One complication that may occur ~ 3-5 days post-MI is _____, which often causes mitral regurgitation

Young smoker with episodic chest pain worse at night + transient ST-segment elevation = _____

The best initial diagnostic test for chest pain is a(n) _____

(+) stress test and unstable angina is managed with _____

Hint: next step

What tests should be ordered to workup post-op chest pain? (2) _____