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What is the most common cause of death in the first few days after a myocardial infarction?
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?
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?
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?
What is the treatment for acute pericarditis that occurs early (within the first 2-3 days) after a myocardial infarction?
Inferior myocardial infarction is more commonly associated with which complication?
Inferior myocardial infarction is more commonly associated with which complication?
Which of the following is a mechanical complication of an acute myocardial infarction?
Which of the following is a mechanical complication of an acute myocardial infarction?
Which revascularization method is almost never performed on a stable patient in the acute setting?
Which revascularization method is almost never performed on a stable patient in the acute setting?
In Ischemic Heart Disease, which enzyme is specifically mentioned for detecting recurrent myocardial infarction in the first few days?
In Ischemic Heart Disease, which enzyme is specifically mentioned for detecting recurrent myocardial infarction in the first few days?
Which medication is recommended for early treatment of acute pericarditis that occurs within the first 2-3 days after a myocardial infarction?
Which medication is recommended for early treatment of acute pericarditis that occurs within the first 2-3 days after a myocardial infarction?
Which complication is more commonly associated with Anterior Myocardial Infarction?
Which complication is more commonly associated with Anterior Myocardial Infarction?
In Ischemic Heart Disease, what may lead to cardiogenic shock if severe?
In Ischemic Heart Disease, what may lead to cardiogenic shock if severe?
Which condition is indicated for urgent/emergent CABG?
Which condition is indicated for urgent/emergent CABG?
In the management of Ischemic Heart Disease, how is NSTEMI typically managed?
In the management of Ischemic Heart Disease, how is NSTEMI typically managed?
Which of the following is a complication often seen after the first few days of a myocardial infarction?
Which of the following is a complication often seen after the first few days of a myocardial infarction?
What is the main cause of death in the first few days after a myocardial infarction?
What is the main cause of death in the first few days after a myocardial infarction?
Which type of angina is characterized by transient coronary vasospasm of normal coronary arteries?
Which type of angina is characterized by transient coronary vasospasm of normal coronary arteries?
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