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What is the primary cause of Acute Coronary Syndrome?
What is the primary cause of Acute Coronary Syndrome?
What is Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)?
What is Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)?
What is Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)?
What is Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)?
How many patients are affected by ACS?
How many patients are affected by ACS?
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What is the most common chief complaint in the emergency department?
What is the most common chief complaint in the emergency department?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the Fourth Universal Definition of MI?
Which of the following is NOT included in the Fourth Universal Definition of MI?
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What is the most common chief complaint in the emergency department?
What is the most common chief complaint in the emergency department?
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What is the leading cause of death and Years of Life Lost?
What is the leading cause of death and Years of Life Lost?
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What is the leading cause of death and Years of Life Lost?
What is the leading cause of death and Years of Life Lost?
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What is the Fourth Universal Definition of MI?
What is the Fourth Universal Definition of MI?
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What are the diagnostic criteria for MI according to the Fourth Universal Definition of MI?
What are the diagnostic criteria for MI according to the Fourth Universal Definition of MI?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the diagnosis for ACS?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the diagnosis for ACS?
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What are the common diagnostic methods for ACS?
What are the common diagnostic methods for ACS?
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What are the common diagnostic tools for ACS?
What are the common diagnostic tools for ACS?
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What is the preferred method of reperfusion for patients with ACS?
What is the preferred method of reperfusion for patients with ACS?
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What is the preferred method of reperfusion for ACS patients?
What is the preferred method of reperfusion for ACS patients?
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What is the major adverse cardiac event score (MACE) used for?
What is the major adverse cardiac event score (MACE) used for?
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What is the preferred method of reperfusion for ACS?
What is the preferred method of reperfusion for ACS?
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What should be done if hemodynamic or electrical instability or failed fibrinolysis occurs during reperfusion for ACS?
What should be done if hemodynamic or electrical instability or failed fibrinolysis occurs during reperfusion for ACS?
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What is major adverse cardiac event score (MACE)?
What is major adverse cardiac event score (MACE)?
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When should the cath lab be activated for ACS patients?
When should the cath lab be activated for ACS patients?
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Study Notes
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) refers to a myocardial oxygen supply and demand mismatch caused by the inability of coronary arteries to accommodate an increased oxygen demand, often due to atherosclerotic disease. Approximately 15.5 million patients are affected by ACS, and it is the most common chief complaint in the emergency department. Ischemic Heart Disease is the leading cause of death and Years of Life Lost. The Fourth Universal Definition of MI includes detection of a rise and/or fall of cTn with at least one value above the 99th percentile and with at least one of the following: 1. Symptoms of acute myocardial ischemia; 2. New ischemic electrocardiographic (ECG) changes; 3. Development of pathological Q waves; 4. Imaging evidence of new loss of viable myocardium or new regional wall motion abnormality in a pattern consistent with an ischemic etiology; 5. Identification of a coronary thrombus by angiography including intracoronary imaging or by autopsy. Diagnosis includes clinical symptoms such as chest pain, physical exam signs, electrocardiogram, and lab tests. Treatment includes aspirin, oxygen if under 90%, 12-lead EKG, activation of cardiac cath lab, morphine for pain control, and nitroglycerin sublingual or spray if indicated. The major adverse cardiac event score (MACE) is used to determine the course of action for patients with ACS. The preferred method of reperfusion is PCI, and the cath lab should be activated regardless of the method of reperfusion if hemodynamic or electrical instability or failed fibrinolysis occurs.
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Test your knowledge on Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), the most common chief complaint in the emergency department affecting approximately 15.5 million patients. This quiz covers the Fourth Universal Definition of MI, diagnosis, and treatment options including aspirin, oxygen, and activation of the cardiac cath lab. Learn about the major adverse cardiac event score (MACE) and preferred method of reperfusion. Keywords: Acute Coronary Syndrome, myocardial oxygen supply, ischemic heart disease, diagnosis, treatment
