Coronary Heart Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Which artery is most often occluded in acute MI?
A
LAD artery
2
Q
Name some characteristics of angina that aid diagnosis
A
Pain on exertion, relieved by rest
Visceral pain
Specific timing/trigger factor
3
Q
Pain assoc. with pericarditis worsens upon sitting forward. True/False?
A
False
Eases upon sitting forward
4
Q
Name coronary revascularisation procedures
A
Coronary arterial bypass grafting (CABG)
Coronary angioplasty (PCI)
5
Q
Which coronary revascularisation - CABG or PCI - has been proven to be better? Why?
A
CABG is more safe and has fewer adverse effects
6
Q
Which arteries are commonly used for PCI?
A
Femoral
Radial
7
Q
What vessels are used for CABG?
A
Saphenous vein + internal mammary artery
