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What are the three key components in diagnosing NSTEMI?
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?
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?
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?
What is the significance of ST depression > 0.5 mm in 2 or more contiguous leads in ECG?
What is the purpose of risk stratification by TIMI score?
What is the purpose of risk stratification by TIMI score?
What is the significance of a new or presumed new onset LBBB in ECG?
What is the significance of a new or presumed new onset LBBB in ECG?
What is the primary complaint of a patient with Unstable Angina?
What is the primary complaint of a patient with Unstable Angina?
What is the main difference between Unstable Angina and NSTEMI?
What is the main difference between Unstable Angina and NSTEMI?
What is the condition characterized by a lack of oxygen delivery to the myocardium due to anemia?
What is the condition characterized by a lack of oxygen delivery to the myocardium due to anemia?
What is classified as chest pain at rest within 1/12, but not within 48hrs?
What is classified as chest pain at rest within 1/12, but not within 48hrs?
What is identified by the presence of carotid bruits or peripheral vascular disease?
What is identified by the presence of carotid bruits or peripheral vascular disease?
What are the three criteria for Acute Coronary Syndrome?
What are the three criteria for Acute Coronary Syndrome?
