MI Flashcards
1
Q
What lifestyle advice should be given to those who have suffered an MI?
A
Have a cardioprotective diet - low salt, minimise sugars
Advise person to be physically active and avoid sedentary behaviour
Advise weight loss
Advise to keep within alcohol consumption limits
2
Q
Secondary prevention of MI - drugs?
A
DAPT (aspirin + clopidogrel/ticagrelor) for 1 year then swap to MAPT (usually aspirin) unless high risk of ischaemia
B-blocker
Statin
ACE-i
3
Q
What are some post-MI routine assessments?
A
1) Assessment of left ventricular function
2) Assessment of bleeding risk
3) Cardiological assessment to consider whether coronary revascularization is appropriate
