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The 3 types of ACS.
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Unstable Angina and Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI/STEMI)
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What determines the vulnerability of plaque rupture?
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thickness of the fibrous cap
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What is the mechanism that causes ACS?
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Plaque rupture followed by thrombotic occlusion either partial or completely. Severity of the occlusion will determine which of the 3 distinctions is present.
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Why is morphine problematic in ACS?
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Pain relief but may mask symptoms necessary for proper treatment.
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True/False - Clopdogrel & ASA help reduce mortality rates in ACS.
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True
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Which class of Lipid lowering drug is now routinely prescribed during discharge even with no evidence of high LDL?
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Statins
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What are the Discharge ABCs?
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Aspirin: Anticoagulants
Beta blockers: Blood Pressure Cholesterol: Cigarettes Diet: Diabetes Education: Exercise |
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TRUE/FALSE - With STEMI, the time of reperfusion from door to ballon after symptom onset is of paramount importance.
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True - post 2 hours has increased mortality
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In deciding between Fibrinolysis and PCI in regards to time, what should be considered?
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if Door-to-balloon time is > than 90 minutes OR if PCI will be > 1 hour versus fibrinolysis (fibrin-specific agent) now THEN CHOOSE FIBRINOLYSIS!
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Name some contraindications to Fibrinolytic use in STEMI.
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Active hemmorage, previous ICH, previous stroke in last 3 months, suspected aortic dissection
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