ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME
This type of heart attack is caused by a complete blockage of a coronary artery.
What is a STEMI
This condition occurs when the heart cannot pump blood effectively and fluid backs up in the body.
What is congestive heart failure?
This nitrate medication is commonly given for chest pain and angina.
What is nitroglycerin?
This is the first thing EMTs should assess and preserve in cardiogenic shock.
What is the airway?
This ACS condition is caused by a partial blockage of a coronary artery.
What is NSTEMI?
This common condition is defined as persistently high blood pressure
What is hypertension?
Patients often call this class of medications their "water pill."
What are diuretics?
CHF patients may benefit from this respiratory intervention to help with fluid in the lungs.
What is CPAP?
This symptom results from reduced blood flow to the heart and is often associated with CAD.
What is angina?
This shock state occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
What is cardiogenic shock?
This class of drugs lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces heart attack risk.
what are statins?
This treatment is indicated for V-Fib and pulseless V-Tach.
What is defibrillation?
EMS commonly administers this antiplatelet medication for ACS patients.
What is aspirin?
Diseases involving abnormalities in the physical makeup of the heart fall under this category.
What is structural heart disease?
These medications slow heart rate and decrease the effects of adrenaline.
What are beta blockers?
For chest pain patients, up to four of these 81 mg tablets may be administered.
What is aspirin?
In cardiac emergencies, EMS often says "Time is _____."
What is muscle?
According to the presentation, people with diabetes are this many times more likely to develop heart disease.
What is 2-4 times more likely?
This cardiac glycoside is used for heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
What is digoxin?
This advanced resource should be contacted immediately for serious arrhythmias and cardiac arrest.
What is ALS (Advanced Life Support)?