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What is the purpose of introducing an angioplasty balloon into the coronary artery during the procedure?
What is the purpose of introducing an angioplasty balloon into the coronary artery during the procedure?
- To occlude coronary flow (correct)
- To guide the catheter
- To deploy the stent
- To inject radiopaque contrast
Which artery is commonly used for arterial access during the procedure?
Which artery is commonly used for arterial access during the procedure?
- Right brachial artery
- Left femoral artery
- Right radial artery (correct)
- Left radial artery
What material is an intracoronary stent typically made of?
What material is an intracoronary stent typically made of?
- Silicone gel
- Rubber tubing
- Steel mesh (correct)
- Plastic polymer
What imaging technique is primarily used during the procedure to guide the advancement of the guide-wire into the coronary artery?
What imaging technique is primarily used during the procedure to guide the advancement of the guide-wire into the coronary artery?
What is the function of the angioplasty balloon's slippery outer coating during the procedure?
What is the function of the angioplasty balloon's slippery outer coating during the procedure?
How does the vessel dilation occur when the angioplasty balloon is inflated?
How does the vessel dilation occur when the angioplasty balloon is inflated?
What is a common side effect of morphine administration?
What is a common side effect of morphine administration?
Which side effect is specifically mentioned as a reason to avoid morphine in patients with asthma?
Which side effect is specifically mentioned as a reason to avoid morphine in patients with asthma?
How does aspirin work as an anti-platelet agent?
How does aspirin work as an anti-platelet agent?
What is a contraindication for aspirin therapy?
What is a contraindication for aspirin therapy?
Which side effect is associated with aspirin therapy according to the text?
Which side effect is associated with aspirin therapy according to the text?
How can morphine overdose be reversed?
How can morphine overdose be reversed?
When is the greatest survival benefit seen with thrombolytic therapy?
When is the greatest survival benefit seen with thrombolytic therapy?
Which group of patients is at a higher risk of stroke after thrombolysis?
Which group of patients is at a higher risk of stroke after thrombolysis?
What is the recommended door to needle time for fibrinolysis?
What is the recommended door to needle time for fibrinolysis?
In which group of patients is there no clear evidence of benefit from thrombolytic therapy?
In which group of patients is there no clear evidence of benefit from thrombolytic therapy?
What is the impact of early therapy on infarct size and left ventricular ejection fraction (LV EF)?
What is the impact of early therapy on infarct size and left ventricular ejection fraction (LV EF)?
When should patients be thrombolysed if PPCI cannot be provided within 90 minutes of ECG diagnosis?
When should patients be thrombolysed if PPCI cannot be provided within 90 minutes of ECG diagnosis?
What is the main difference between the Early Invasive strategy and a more conservative approach?
What is the main difference between the Early Invasive strategy and a more conservative approach?
According to NICE guidance, who should receive a routine invasive strategy?
According to NICE guidance, who should receive a routine invasive strategy?
When are indications for early angiography typically present?
When are indications for early angiography typically present?
What lifestyle measures are recommended in the secondary prevention/long-term management of patients?
What lifestyle measures are recommended in the secondary prevention/long-term management of patients?
What does the RISK STRATIFICATION TOOL with a TOTAL SCORE of 7 help identify?
What does the RISK STRATIFICATION TOOL with a TOTAL SCORE of 7 help identify?
In patients with haemodynamic instability, what is an indication for early angiography?
In patients with haemodynamic instability, what is an indication for early angiography?
What does CABG stand for?
What does CABG stand for?
Which study evaluated the efficacy of Prasugrel in platelet inhibition?
Which study evaluated the efficacy of Prasugrel in platelet inhibition?
Which study focused on evaluating the prevention of recurrent events in patients with unstable angina?
Which study focused on evaluating the prevention of recurrent events in patients with unstable angina?
In which study was the long saphenous vein commonly used as a conduit for coronary artery bypass grafting?
In which study was the long saphenous vein commonly used as a conduit for coronary artery bypass grafting?
What does the acronym HOPE stand for?
What does the acronym HOPE stand for?
Which study assessed the survival and ventricular enlargement in patients with heart disease?
Which study assessed the survival and ventricular enlargement in patients with heart disease?
