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How is an myocardial infarction (MI) diagnosed?
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Must have two of the following:
ischemic symptoms, ECG changes, elevated enzyme markers |
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Electrocardiography is initially normal in ________ of MI.
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1/3
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What are the acute treatments that improve outcomes in acute coronary syndrome?
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ACE inhibitors
Aspirin (20% reduction in mortality) β-blockers (11% reduction) Angiography: balloon angioplasty or stints Coronary bypass |
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What pharmacotherapy is likely to be ineffective or harmful in MI?
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calcium channel blockers
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What is the most common reason for missing an MI diagnosis?
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Not doing an EKG!v
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What is lactic acid prognostic for in patients undergoing shock?
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death
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What are the classic clinical findings in shock?
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hypotension, cool clammy skin, altered mental status, decreased urine output, metabolic acidosis
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Shock is defined as low blood pressure.
True or False? |
False
Shock = hypoperfusion of vital organs, may be hypo- or hypertensive |
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Name some of the causes of cardiogenic shock.
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acute MI (>40% damage), arrhythmia, aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, VSD, or HCM
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The Trendelenburg position is beneficial for patients in clinical shock.
True of False? |
False
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