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What is ACS |
Range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart. Types: Angina: chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Arteries supplying blood to the heart narrow by build up of fat. NStemi: type of heart attack. Partial occlusion of a vessel Stemi: heart attack. Total blockage of the coronary artery, which can cause extensive damage to the heart |
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Acs protocol |
- Bisopralol: beta blocker used for heart disease and to wide and relax vessels - aspirine 300mg: antiplatelets (prevent platelets to collect and create clots) - clopidogrel: antiplatlets - fondaparinux: anticoagulant. Prevent thromboembolism - lansoprazole: proton pump inhibitor (if admitted in hospital) |
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Treatment |
- for Angina GTN: help the blood vessels relax and widen up to allow more blood flow -angiogram: a type of X-ray used to check blood vessels. Blood vessels do not show clearly on a normal X-ray, so a special dye needs to be injected into your blood first. This highlights your blood vessels, allowing your doctor to see any problems. - coronary artery bypas graft (cabg): reroute blood around the blocked/narrow section of the artery - coronary angioplasty and stent insertion: stent get inserted to wide up the artery |
