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?

    <p>Aspirin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inferior myocardial infarction is more commonly associated with which complication?

    <p>Ventricricular tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Papillary muscle rupture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>CABG</p> 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?

    <p>CK-MP</p> 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?

    <p>Aspirin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complication is more commonly associated with Anterior Myocardial Infarction?

    <p>Acute MR and flash pulmonary edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mechanical complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is indicated for urgent/emergent CABG?

    <p>Cardiogenic shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Conservatively then elective catheterization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Free wall rupture'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cardiac arrest due to VF or asystole</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Prinzmetal Angina</p> Signup and view all the answers

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