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Which of the following is NOT a type of acute coronary syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a type of acute coronary syndrome?
What is the main cause of acute coronary syndrome?
What is the main cause of acute coronary syndrome?
Which age group is most affected by coronary heart disease?
Which age group is most affected by coronary heart disease?
Is acute coronary syndrome always symptomatic?
Is acute coronary syndrome always symptomatic?
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What is the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with acute coronary syndrome?
What is the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with acute coronary syndrome?
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Which of the following is a type of acute coronary syndrome?
Which of the following is a type of acute coronary syndrome?
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What is the leading cause of death in people older than 35?
What is the leading cause of death in people older than 35?
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What is the main symptom of acute coronary syndrome?
What is the main symptom of acute coronary syndrome?
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What is the result of plaque disruption in coronary arteries?
What is the result of plaque disruption in coronary arteries?
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Which of the following is NOT a form of coronary heart disease?
Which of the following is NOT a form of coronary heart disease?
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Study Notes
Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Chronic stable angina is NOT a type of acute coronary syndrome.
- The main cause of acute coronary syndrome is plaque disruption in coronary arteries.
Demographics
- Coronary heart disease most affects the age group of older than 35 years.
Symptoms
- Acute coronary syndrome is not always symptomatic.
- The main symptom of acute coronary syndrome is chest pain.
Pathophysiology
- Plaque disruption in coronary arteries leads to thrombus formation.
Interprofessional Care
- The interprofessional team plays a crucial role in caring for patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Types of Acute Coronary Syndrome
- ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a type of acute coronary syndrome.
Mortality
- Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in people older than 35 years.
Coronary Heart Disease
- Cardiac arrhythmia is NOT a form of coronary heart disease.
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Test your knowledge on the evaluation and treatment of acute coronary syndrome, including ST-elevation myocardial infarction, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction, and unstable angina.
