ACS — Flashcards

1-2 vessel occluded = _____ > 3 vessels occluded or left main coronary dysfunction = _____

Hint: CABG/PCI

Use tPA if cath lab cannot be reached within _____ minutes

Non-STEMI is differentiated from unstable angina by _____

Hint: diagnostic test

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

Hint: 2

An infarction of the _____ may result in:

Hint: coronary artery

Should someone with ST segment elevation and widened mediastinum get thrombolytics? _____

_____ angina = chest pain during exertion and relieved with rest _____ angina = chest pain during rest or ↑ frequency/intensity with minimal exertion

Hint: Stable/Unstable

Is aspirin given before or after tPA for MI? _____

What is atypical angina? _____

Patient presents with chest pain and ST depressions on ECG with either: (-) troponins: _____ (+) troponins: _____