CAD & Angina
This type of angina occurs with exertion and is relieved by rest.
What is stable angina?
This cardiac biomarker is considered the gold standard for diagnosing myocardial infarction.
What is troponin?
This rhythm is characterized by chaotic ventricular activity and no cardiac output.
What is ventricular fibrillation?
This medication prevents platelets from sticking together during ACS.
What is aspirin?
This heart condition often presents with a new murmur and positive blood cultures.
What is infective endocarditis?
Name two modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease.
What are smoking, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, inactivity, or hyperlipidemia?
This ECG change is most commonly associated with a STEMI.
What is ST-segment elevation?
This rhythm is commonly described as “irregularly irregular.”
What is atrial fibrillation?
This medication causes vasodilation and is commonly used for angina.
What is nitroglycerin?
These lesions are painless red spots found on the palms or soles in endocarditis.
What are Janeway lesions?
This process describes plaque buildup within the coronary arteries.
What is atherosclerosis?
A patient with chest pain, diaphoresis, nausea, elevated troponins, and ST elevation is experiencing this condition.
What is STEMI?
This medication is given as a rapid IV push to treat stable SVT.
What is adenosine?
This medication class lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risk.
What are statins?
This hallmark assessment finding is heard in acute pericarditis.
What is a pericardial friction rub?
This form of angina may occur at rest and is considered a medical emergency.
What is unstable angina?
This is the priority treatment goal for a patient experiencing STEMI.
What is rapid reperfusion (PCI or fibrinolytics)?
This dysrhythmia is associated with a prolonged QT interval and twisting QRS complexes.
What is Torsades de Pointes?
This medication is used to treat Torsades de Pointes.
What is magnesium sulfate?
Chest pain from pericarditis improves when positioned this way.
What is sitting up and leaning forward?
Place these in order: plaque rupture, endothelial damage, fatty streak formation, fibrous plaque development.
What is endothelial damage → fatty streak → fibrous plaque → plaque rupture?
Women experiencing an MI often present with these four atypical symptoms.
What are fatigue, nausea, dyspnea, and indigestion?
These are the two rhythms that are shockable during cardiac arrest.
What are ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia?
Name four major toxicities or complications associated with long-term amiodarone use.
What are pulmonary toxicity, thyroid dysfunction, liver dysfunction, and bradycardia?
This emergency procedure removes fluid compressing the heart in cardiac tamponade.
What is pericardiocentesis?