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What is the consequence of the coronary arteries being occluded?
What is the consequence of the coronary arteries being occluded?
- Tachycardia and angina
- Hypertension and arrhythmia
- Ischemia and infarction (correct)
- Bradycardia and palpitations
What causes the occlusion of coronary arteries?
What causes the occlusion of coronary arteries?
- Presence of arrhythmias in the heart
- Increased blood pressure in the heart
- Rupture of atherosclerotic plaques forming clots (correct)
- High levels of troponin in the blood
Which ECG changes are characteristic of a STEMI diagnosis?
Which ECG changes are characteristic of a STEMI diagnosis?
- T wave inversions and resolved ST elevation
- Wide Q waves and arrhythmias
- ST elevation and tall T waves (correct)
- Atrial fibrillation and bradycardia
What is the key difference between angina and NSTEMIs?
What is the key difference between angina and NSTEMIs?
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When can Q wave changes occur acutely?
When can Q wave changes occur acutely?
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What is the primary cause of ischemia?
What is the primary cause of ischemia?
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What is the difference between unstable angina and myocardial infarction?
What is the difference between unstable angina and myocardial infarction?
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What is the term for chest pain caused by ischemia?
What is the term for chest pain caused by ischemia?
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What is the term for the death of heart muscle due to a lack of oxygen?
What is the term for the death of heart muscle due to a lack of oxygen?
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What is the difference between NSTEMI and STEMI?
What is the difference between NSTEMI and STEMI?
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