Cardiology - Unstable angina, Non-Q wave Infarction, and Q wave infarction Flashcards
1
Q
Ischemia to the myocardium manifests in what two manners on the EKG?
A
- ST Depression
- T-wave inversion
2
Q
ST elevation is caused by what mechanism?
A
Ischemia to, specifically, the myocardium.
3
Q
A Q-wave is caused by what mechanism?
A
Tissue necrosis producing a pathological q-wave.
4
Q
The “silent MI” is an MI that is _____ neutral.
A
electrically
5
Q
In what three categories may an ACS be placed?
A
Classic angina, atypical pain, and anginal equivalents
6
Q
In order to diagnose a STEMI, one must have STE in two _____.
A
contiguous leads
7
Q
AHA Mission Lifeline recommendations state an EKG should be performed on ALL chest pain patients within 10 minutes who are ____ or older.
A
35
8
Q
Patients with diabetes are more likely to experience a ______.
A
“silent MI”
