Notes in 02_Acute Coronary Syndrome (Unstable Angina, Myocardial Infarction)

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Published	02/10/2024	Associated Territory and ECG LeadsArtery: {{c1::Left Coronary Artery}}Heart Area: {{c2::Anterolateral}}ECG Leads: {{c2::I, aVL, V3-V6}}
Published	02/10/2024	Associated Territory and ECG LeadsArtery: {{c1::Left Anterior Descending Artery}}Heart Area: {{c2::Anteroseptal}}ECG Leads: {{c2::V1-V4}}
Published	02/10/2024	Associated Territory and ECG LeadsArtery: {{c1::Circumflex Artery}}Heart Area: {{c2::Lateral}}ECG Leads: {{c2::I, aVL, V5-V6}}
Published	02/10/2024	Associated Territory and ECG LeadsArtery: {{c1::Right Coronary Artery}}Heart Area: {{c2::Inferior}}ECG Leads: {{c2::II, III, aVF}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Acute Coronary Syndrome}} describes {{c2::the result of a thrombus from an atherosclerotic plaque partially or fully bl…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Acute Coronary Syndrome}} {{c1::Central and constricting chest pain that radiates to jaw or arms}} {{c1::Shortness of breath}} {…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Unstable Angina}} PAIN: {{c1::Chest pain at rest or minimal exertion lasting >15 minutes}} ECG: {{c1::ECG changes (new ST-depress…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)}} PAIN: {{c1::Chest pain at rest or minimal exertion lasting >15 minutes}} ECG: {{…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)}} PAIN: {{c1::Chest pain at rest or minimal exertion lasting >15 minutes}} ECG: {{c1::E…
Published	02/10/2024	The difference between NSTEMI and Unstable angina is the rise in {{c1::troponin}}
Published	02/10/2024	Degree of stenosis is {{c1::>75}}% in unstable angina and NSTEMI while it is {{c1::100}}% in STEMI
Published	02/10/2024	When a patient presents with chest pain, you should perform an {{c1::ECG}} to rule out cardiac causes
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)}} on ECG {{c1::Hyperacute T-waves initially}} {{c1::ST-elevation}}
Published	02/10/2024	On an ECG, If there is {{c1::ST elevation}} or {{c1::new left bundle branch block (LBBB)}} the diagnosis is {{c2::STEMI}}
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB)}} on ECG {{c1::Left axis deviation (I = positive, aVF = negative)}} {{c1::Deep S waves in V1 and V2}…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)}} on ECG {{c1::ST segment depression in a region}}{{c1::Deep T Wave Inversi…
Published	02/10/2024	On ECG of a patient with chest pain, if there is no ST elevation then perform {{c1::Troponin blood test}}
Published	02/10/2024	In a patient with chest pain, if there are {{c1::raised troponin}} levels and/or ECG changes such as {{c1::ST depression, T wave invers…
Published	02/10/2024	In a patient with chest pain, if the troponin levels are {{c1::normal}} and the ECG does not show pathological changes the diagnosis is eith…
Published	02/10/2024	Imaging Investigations of Acute Coronary Syndrome {{c1::CXR (if uncertain, look for differentials of chest pain)}} {{c1::CT coronary angiogram (t…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Raised Troponin {{c1::STEMI/NSTEMI}}{{c1::Pulmonary embolism}} {{c1::Myocarditis}} {{c1::Aortic dissection}} {{c1::Sepsis}} {{c1::Chronic re…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)Remembered as {{c1::ANAPT}} {{c1::A — Analgesia (e.g. opiates)}} {{c1::N — Nitrates (GTN)}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Unstable Angina and Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)Remembered as {{c1::BATMANOS}} {{c1::B — Beta-blockers …
Published	02/10/2024	Secondary Medical Prevention of Acute Coronary Syndrome Remembered as {{c1::5A's}} {{c1::Antiplatelet: Aspirin, Clopidogrel or Ti…
Published	02/10/2024	Describe the procedure known as Thrombolysis {{c1::Thrombolysis involves injecting a fibrinolytic medication that rapidly dissolve…
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