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What are the prognostic indicators of CAD?
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EF & vesssel involvement
EF <50 L main coronary artery or 2-3 vessel involvement |
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What populations are more likely to present with a "silent" MI?
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Women, diabetics, elderly, post-heart transplants
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Arterial wall layers from internal to external:
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Endothelium
Basal lamina Internal elastic lamina External elastic lamina Adventitia |
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What ECG changes are seen in a posterior wall MI?
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V1 & V2 show reciprocal changes(ST segment depression)
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What are the absolute contraindications for thrombolytics in MI?
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Hemorrhagic stroke
Stroke or CVA within 1 yr Intracranial neoplasm Suspected aortic dissection |
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Indication for PCI in MI?
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Within 90 min of 1st contact
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Indications for thrombolytics in MI?
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If you can't get the pt to a PCI center within 90 min. Best results if thrombolytics are given within 30min.
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