10 Questions
What is the consequence of the coronary arteries being occluded?
Ischemia and infarction
What causes the occlusion of coronary arteries?
Rupture of atherosclerotic plaques forming clots
Which ECG changes are characteristic of a STEMI diagnosis?
ST elevation and tall T waves
What is the key difference between angina and NSTEMIs?
Presence of ischemia only in angina
When can Q wave changes occur acutely?
Within 24 hours
What is the primary cause of ischemia?
Lack of blood supply causing dysfunction of tissue
What is the difference between unstable angina and myocardial infarction?
Unstable angina is diagnosed by symptoms with NO rise in cardiac markers
What is the term for chest pain caused by ischemia?
Angina
What is the term for the death of heart muscle due to a lack of oxygen?
Myocardial infarction
What is the difference between NSTEMI and STEMI?
STEMI has elevated ST segment, NSTEMI does not
Learn about the symptoms and signs of ischemic heart disease, including important terms such as infarction, myocardial, ischemia, and angina. Explore why the term 'heart attack' may not fully capture the complexity of the condition.
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