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What should not be given in right-sided heart failure due to its fluid-dependent nature?
What should not be given in right-sided heart failure due to its fluid-dependent nature?
- ACE inhibitors
- Beta blockers
- Diuretics
- Nitrates (correct)
Which ECG marker is indicative of transmural myocardial injury?
Which ECG marker is indicative of transmural myocardial injury?
- T wave inversion
- Q waves
- ST segment elevation (correct)
- ST segment depression
What does ST segment depression typically reflect in terms of myocardial injury?
What does ST segment depression typically reflect in terms of myocardial injury?
- Healthy myocardium
- Myocardial infarction
- Subendocardial injury (correct)
- Transmural injury
Which of the following represents a pathologic Q wave indicating myocardial necrosis?
Which of the following represents a pathologic Q wave indicating myocardial necrosis?
In the context of myocardial injury, when would troponin levels typically start to rise?
In the context of myocardial injury, when would troponin levels typically start to rise?
Why is it important to avoid giving nitrates in right-sided heart failure?
Why is it important to avoid giving nitrates in right-sided heart failure?
Which medication should be avoided in a patient with an inferior wall myocardial infarction?
Which medication should be avoided in a patient with an inferior wall myocardial infarction?
What does ST depression on an ECG indicate?
What does ST depression on an ECG indicate?
Which of the following ECG changes represents acute myocardial injury?
Which of the following ECG changes represents acute myocardial injury?
What is the best treatment for a patient with ST segment elevation in anterior leads and positive troponin?
What is the best treatment for a patient with ST segment elevation in anterior leads and positive troponin?
In a patient with chest pain and ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF, what should NOT be included in the treatment?
In a patient with chest pain and ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF, what should NOT be included in the treatment?
What does the presence of Q waves in an ECG suggest?
What does the presence of Q waves in an ECG suggest?
What is the BEST TEST for evaluating heart failure with reduced ejection fraction?
What is the BEST TEST for evaluating heart failure with reduced ejection fraction?
Which type of myocardial infarction is characterized by ST elevation in leads I, aVL, V5, and V6?
Which type of myocardial infarction is characterized by ST elevation in leads I, aVL, V5, and V6?
Which therapy is recommended for decreasing mortality in heart failure patients?
Which therapy is recommended for decreasing mortality in heart failure patients?
Which leads show characteristic findings of an anterior wall myocardial infarction?
Which leads show characteristic findings of an anterior wall myocardial infarction?
Which pharmacological therapy can help alleviate symptoms in heart failure patients?
Which pharmacological therapy can help alleviate symptoms in heart failure patients?
What nonspecific finding is commonly observed in ECGs of patients with diastolic heart failure?
What nonspecific finding is commonly observed in ECGs of patients with diastolic heart failure?
