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What four tools are used in an Nstemi workup
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Stress test EKG Cardiac marker enzymes |
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What does elevated BNP mean in an nstemi?
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often associated with greater severity and extent of MI because it is associated with tighter lesion diameter as well as a LAD proximal culprit lesion location
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What risk model do you use when someone is admitted with chest pain?
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Grace scoring module
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What do you need in order to diagnose a non Q-wave MI?
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cardiac enzymes
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What coronary arteries does a Non Q-wave MI usually involve?
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usually a multi vessel disease?
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What are the TIMI risk factors?
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Age>65 years
CAD at cath 3+ risk factors UA/STEMI while on ASA 2+ episodes in 24 hours ST >.5 mm depression Increased lab markers |
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What is the treatment for NSTEMI?
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Nitro SL, IV - doesn't respond well to SL, unlike stem
Beta blockers to HR 50-60 ACEI Statins ASA Heparin Antiplatelet agents PCI or CABG |
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What drug should you not use during acute NSTEMI
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NSAIDs
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What drugs do you use to treat Prinzmetals Angina?
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Nitrates
Calcium channel blockers Alpha blockers (prazocin) ASA |
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What drugs do you use to treat Chronic NSTEMI?
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Beta blockers
Statins ACE Inhibitors Asprin/ Plavix for stents |
