Questions and Answers
What is the main reason for high mortality rates in diabetic patients in India?
Which statement correctly describes the composition of the clot in STEMI?
What characteristic ECG pattern is indicative of an inferior wall myocardial infarction?
Which leads are used to evaluate an anterior wall myocardial infarction?
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In NSTEMI, which type of drugs are used for treatment?
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What happens immediately following a plaque fissure in a coronary artery?
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Which drug types are contraindicated in NSTEMI?
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What distinguishes an ST elevation that is concave upwards from one that is convex?
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Which cardiac biomarker is typically grossly elevated in myocardial infarction?
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What role does the fibrous cap play in atherosclerosis?
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Study Notes
Myocardial Infarction Overview
- Major cause of mortality in India is coronary artery disease, exacerbated by high diabetes rates.
- Cardiovascular complications are the leading cause of death among diabetics, including conditions from ST elevation to non-ST elevation and unstable angina.
Coronary Artery Structure
- Fibrous Cap: Green structure represents the fibrous capsule in atherosclerosis, encapsulating the lipid core (yellow fat deposition) in the tunica intima.
- Plaque fissure leads to platelet attraction to collagen, initiating a platelet plug that can develop into a thrombus.
Effects of Thrombus
- Total occlusion of the coronary artery lumen due to thrombus results in myocardial necrosis within minutes.
- STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) is characterized by clots rich in fibrin and RBCs, making thrombolytic drugs like Streptokinase and Alteplase effective.
- NSTEMI (Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) clots are rich in platelets; antiplatelet or antithrombotic drugs are preferred, and thrombolytics are contraindicated.
ECG Interpretation
- Clinical questions often present with chest pain and ST elevation in ECG leads II, III, and aVF, necessitating heart rate calculation and infarct localization.
Lead Localization for Myocardial Infarction
- Inferior wall MI: Changes observed in Lead II, III, aVF.
- Anterior wall MI: Changes evident in Lead I, aVL, V1 to V4.
- Lateral wall MI: Changes identifiable in V5, V6.
- Septal MI: Changes seen in V1, V2.
Inferior Wall MI and Thrombus Identification
- Thrombus in inferior wall MI predominantly occurs in the Right Coronary Artery (RCA).
- For ECG analysis of inferior wall MI, notable signs include:
- Lead II: Presence of P wave, absence of Q wave, ST elevation resembling a "tombstone pattern."
- Concave upward ST elevation indicates acute pericarditis rather than an MI.
Differentiation Between MI and Acute Pericarditis
- Cardiac biomarkers such as troponin I, troponin T, and CPKMB are significantly elevated in MI, while levels are usually normal in acute pericarditis.
- In ECG of inferior wall MI, expect ST elevations in leads II, III, and aVF, with reciprocal ST depression in V1, V2, V3, V4.
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Description
This quiz covers essential concepts related to myocardial infarction, including its prevalence linked to coronary artery disease and diabetes in India. It also explores the structure of coronary arteries affected by atherosclerosis, focusing on fibrous caps and lipid deposits.
