Primary process responsible behind the development of coronary artery disease.
What is atherosclerosis
Greatest modifiable risk factor that affects the development of coronary artery disease
What is Tobacco Smoking
Primary medication to administer for initial angina
What is Nitroglycerine
Primary biomarker that can be drawn to detect damage to the myocardium
What is Troponin
Primary difference between stable and unstable angina?
What is Relieved by Rest
The first stage of coronary artery disease that may start to appear as early as age 20 and is characterized by deposits of lipids in the vessel walls
What is Fatty Streaks
Most important dietary reduction a patient can make to lower their LDL?
What is Saturated Fats
Two medications used for thrombolytic therapy when treating an MI
What are TNK and tPA
Time frame when patients with suspected risk of cardiac event should receive an ECG
What is 10 Minutes

What is a STEMI
Branching connections between arteries that allow for blood flow to bypass a stenosed artery
What is Collateral Circulation
The amount of moderate aerobic activity a person should engage in to reduce risk of CAD
150 minutes
Priority Side Effect of Nitroglycerin therapy that must be actively managed and prevented when possible
What is Hypotension
Final surgical option for patient suffering MI that are not candidates for PCI
What is a CABG
MONA
What is Morphine, Oxygen, Nitroglycerin, Aspirin
Condition caused by advancing CAD that results in intermittent periods of chest pain that is exacerbated by activity
What is Stable Angina
OTC Supplement that a patient can take to help lower triglycerides and total cholesterol, slowing CAD progression
What is Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Dosing instructions provided to patients using nitroglycerin spray regarding frequency and maximum administrations
What is 1-2 Sprays q 5 minutes x 3
Door to Balloon Time
What is 90 minutes
The preferred, priority treatment for a patient presenting with a confirmed, symptomatic STEMI
What is PCI
ECG changes that may show signs of ischemia during Angina attacks
What are T wave inversion and ST depression
FITT Formula
What is Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time
Medications used for dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT)
What are aspirin and clopidogrel
Preferred level for total cholesterol to minimize risk for coronary artery disease development and progression
What is < 200
Complication of MI that develops 1-8 weeks after cardiac event that causes pericarditis and fever and is treated by High Dose Aspirin
What is Dressler Syndrome