CAD basics
this harmful lipoprotein carries cholesterol to tissues and contributes to plaque formation
What is LDL?
chest pain caused by myocardial ischemia(reduced blood flow to the heart muscle bc of blockage of coronary artery)
what is angina pectoris?
Chest pain, SOB, nausea, ST elevation
What is STEMI?
balloon procedure to compress plaque
what is PTCA (angioplasty)?
Number of criteria needed for diagnosis
what is 3 out of 5?
This beneficial lipoprotein removes excess cholesterol from the bloodstream
What is HDL?
Predictable, exertional pain relieved by rest or nitro.
What is stable angina
most specific cardiac bio marker for myocardial injury
what is troponin?
mesh tube to hold artery open
what is a stent?
Central obesity involves fat around these organs
What are the abdominal/visceral organs (visceral fat)?
Abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and fibrous tissue in arterial walls
What is atherosclerosis?
Pain that increases in frequency, not relieved by rest or nitro
what is unstable angina?
ACS type with no ST elevation but elevated troponin
What is NSTEMI?
surgical bypass using another vessel
what is CABG?
Inflammatory marker indication cardiac risk
What is C-reactive protein (CRP)?
A fibrous cap over lipid deposits that narrows arterial blood flow
What is an atheroma(plaque)?
Angina caused by coronary vasospasm, with reversible ST elevation.
what is variant(Prinzmetal's) angina?
hospital location for emergency PCI
What is cardiac catheterization lab?
medications that dissolve clots
what are thrombolytics (fibrinolytics)?
HDL cutoff for women in metabolic syndrome
What is <50 mg/dL?
what is clot formation/thrombosis?
objective ischemia with no symptoms
abrupt loss of heart function
What is sudden cardiac death?
system tha oxygenates & circulates blood during CABG
What is cardiopulmonary bypass?
Antianginal kept in dark glass bottle; take 3 doses max
what is nitroglycerin?