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Acute Coronary Syndromes and Cardiovascular Disease Quiz

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Which condition is characterized by a complete and persistent blockage in a coronary artery leading to irreversible necrosis of the heart muscle?

Renal dysfunction

Unstable angina

NSTEMI

STEMI (correct)

What distinguishes unstable angina (UA) from NSTEMI?

UA patients have no evidence of myocardial necrosis. (correct)

NSTEMI patients show no symptoms.

UA patients show ECG changes.

NSTEMI patients have no evidence of myocardial necrosis.

What are the typical symptoms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

Headache and dizziness

Severe chest pain lasting more than 20 minutes (correct)

Pain in the legs

Mild chest pain lasting less than 10 minutes

What may be used for the diagnosis of unstable angina (UA) and NSTEMI?

Biochemical cardiac markers e.g., troponin I or T Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by impaired glucose regulation and high triglycerides?

Renal dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

Chest pain radiating to the left shoulder or jaw Signup and view all the answers

How is ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) characterized?

ST elevation on ECG due to complete blockage of a coronary artery Signup and view all the answers

How does unstable angina differ from NSTEMI?

NSTEMI may be indicated by ECG changes Signup and view all the answers

How is stable angina distinguished from acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

Stable angina resolves during physical activity Signup and view all the answers

Who is more likely to present with symptoms other than chest pain in acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

People with diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers