Vasospastic Angina Quiz

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What is the most common cause of death in the first few days after a myocardial infarction?

Ventricular fibrillation (correct)

Atrial fibrillation

Ventricular tachycardia

Cardiac arrest due to asystole

Which complication of myocardial infarction may lead to congestive heart failure?

Papillary muscle rupture (correct)

Ventricricular pseudoaneurysm

Ventricular aneurysm

Pericarditis

How is recurrent myocardial infarction detected in the first few days?

By CK-MB levels (correct)

By ECG changes

By cardiac enzymes other than CK-MB

By troponin levels

What is the treatment for acute pericarditis that occurs early (within the first 2-3 days) after a myocardial infarction?

Aspirin Signup and view all the answers

Inferior myocardial infarction is more commonly associated with which complication?

Ventricricular tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a mechanical complication of an acute myocardial infarction?

Papillary muscle rupture Signup and view all the answers

Which revascularization method is almost never performed on a stable patient in the acute setting?

CABG Signup and view all the answers

In Ischemic Heart Disease, which enzyme is specifically mentioned for detecting recurrent myocardial infarction in the first few days?

CK-MP Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is recommended for early treatment of acute pericarditis that occurs within the first 2-3 days after a myocardial infarction?

Aspirin Signup and view all the answers

Which complication is more commonly associated with Anterior Myocardial Infarction?

Acute MR and flash pulmonary edema Signup and view all the answers

In Ischemic Heart Disease, what may lead to cardiogenic shock if severe?

Mechanical complications Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is indicated for urgent/emergent CABG?

Cardiogenic shock Signup and view all the answers

In the management of Ischemic Heart Disease, how is NSTEMI typically managed?

Conservatively then elective catheterization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a complication often seen after the first few days of a myocardial infarction?

'Free wall rupture' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of death in the first few days after a myocardial infarction?

Cardiac arrest due to VF or asystole Signup and view all the answers

Which type of angina is characterized by transient coronary vasospasm of normal coronary arteries?

Prinzmetal Angina Signup and view all the answers