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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Classification

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What are the three key components in diagnosing NSTEMI?

Chest pain, ECG ST/T changes, and elevated cardiac biomarkers (correct)

Chest pain, ECG ST/T changes, and decreased cardiac biomarkers

ECG ST/T changes, elevated cardiac biomarkers, and dyspnea

Chest pain, elevated cardiac biomarkers, and hypotension

What is the significance of a deep, symmetrical T-wave inversion in ECG?

It is suggestive of UA/NSTEMI (correct)

It is a sign of pulmonary embolism

It is indicative of cardiac failure

It is a normal ECG finding

What is the purpose of taking Trop T in investigations?

To rule out pulmonary embolism

To assess cardiac damage and necrosis (correct)

To assess liver function

To check for cardiac biomarkers

What is the significance of ST depression > 0.5 mm in 2 or more contiguous leads in ECG?

It is suggestive of UA/NSTEMI Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of risk stratification by TIMI score?

To evaluate the risk of cardiac events Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a new or presumed new onset LBBB in ECG?

It is treated as STEMI Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary complaint of a patient with Unstable Angina?

Chest pain with transient ECG changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Unstable Angina and NSTEMI?

Presence of cardiac biomarkers Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition characterized by a lack of oxygen delivery to the myocardium due to anemia?

Reduced O2 delivery Signup and view all the answers

What is classified as chest pain at rest within 1/12, but not within 48hrs?

Subacute angina Signup and view all the answers

What is identified by the presence of carotid bruits or peripheral vascular disease?

Extensive atherosclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What are the three criteria for Acute Coronary Syndrome?

Chest pain, ECG changes, and cardiac biomarkers Signup and view all the answers