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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?
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?
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)?
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?
What may be used for the diagnosis of unstable angina (UA) and NSTEMI?
Which condition is characterized by impaired glucose regulation and high triglycerides?
Which condition is characterized by impaired glucose regulation and high triglycerides?
What is the most common symptom of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?
What is the most common symptom of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?
How is ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) characterized?
How is ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) characterized?
How does unstable angina differ from NSTEMI?
How does unstable angina differ from NSTEMI?
How is stable angina distinguished from acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?
How is stable angina distinguished from acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?
Who is more likely to present with symptoms other than chest pain in acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?
Who is more likely to present with symptoms other than chest pain in acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?
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