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How does CAD occur?

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Results from atherosclerotic process, a disease of endothelial dysfunction that is chronic, systemic, and inflammatory.

Cholesterol deposits onto intima / endothelial layer and plague protrudes into coronary artery.

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Which layer of the blood vessel does plaque attach to?

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Intima / Endothelial

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What is Acute Coronary Syndrome?

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Acute episode of chest pain unrelieved by rest or reversal of precipitating factor or nitroglycerin.

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What is the patho of ACS?

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1) Plaque ruptures in coronary artery
2) Damaged area releases plaque contents and attracts platelets
3) Platelets adhere to area and become activated (platelet aggregation)
4) Fibrin deposits stabilize the thrombus
5) Abrupt decrease in coronary artery blood flow
6) Imbalance between myocardial O2 demand and supply leads to injury, ischemia, necrosis

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What is angina?

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Temporary chest pain associated with CA blockage or arterial spasm

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What are the two types of ischemia?

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1) Demand ischemia –> Increased O2 demand of cardiac muscle
2) Supply ischemia –> Structural or functional issues in CA leading to decreased blood flow and perfusion

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What is stable angina?

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Caused by known precipitating factors, controlled by rest, reversal of cause

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What is pinzmetal angina?

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Spasm of CA causing supply problem decreasing blood flow. Can lead to angina or arrythmia (most commonly V-fib), CAD may or may not be present

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What is unstable angina?

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Caused by plaque instability, rupture, and thrombus formation.
Causes INCOMPLETE CA occlusion. Can be a change from stable angina or occur suddenly, unable to be relieved

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What are the goals of treatment for angina?

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1) Increase myocardial O2 supply
2) Decrease myocardial O2 demand
3) Prevent MI
4) Intervene if unstable

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What interventions can increase myocardial O2 supply?

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O2, nitrates, Ca channel blockers to vasodilate

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What interventions can decrease myocardial O2 demand?

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Beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, analgesia

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What interventions can prevent MI?

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Platelet inhibitors, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, cholesterol lowering agents

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What interventions if unstable angina?

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PCI, IABP, CABG

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What are the zones of injury for myocardial infarction?

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1) Zone of ischemia
2) Zone of injury
3) Zone of necrosis

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What is the zone of ischemia in MI?

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Outer layer of infarcted myocardium, cells deprived of O2.

NSTEMI

T wave inversion due to impaired repolarization, ST depression

Goal to increase O2 supply

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What is the zone of injury in MI?

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Area surrounding the infarcted area, cells are injured and may die

STEMI

ST elevation with T wave inversion due to incomplete cell repolarization

Goal to stop progression to necrosis

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What is the zone of necrosis in MI?

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Dead tissue does not respond electrically or mechanically

Infarcted tissue eventually replaced with scar tissue

Pathological Q waves seen after 24 hrs from non-responsive cells

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What is the effect of MI on CO?

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Increase HR to compensate for low BP, preload stays high d/t decrease in FOC there is compensatory vasoconstriction which increases afterload

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What is STEMI?

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Irreversible cell death through all 3 layers of the heart.

ST elevation, pathological q waves, new LBB seen
Tissue death begins 30-45 mins up to 6 hrs

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What is NSTEMI?

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Irreversible cell death does not reach full thickness of myocardium (PARTIAL OCCLUSION)

ST depression, prominent T wave inversion, troponins elevated

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Occlusion of RCA affects what area?

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R atria, R ventricle, AV and SA node, inferior area of heart

Occlusions result in bradycardias, heart blocks, RV failure

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Occlusion of L main coronary artery affects what area?

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Anterior, lateral wall of LV. Can result in LV failed

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Occlusion of the LAD affects what area?

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Anterior LV, septum, bundle branches

Occlusions result in LV failure and conduction issues

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Occlusion of the circumflex artery affects what area?
Lateral, posterior LV Occlusions result in L free wall damage, aneurysm
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What CA supplies the anterior area of the heart?
LAD
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What CA supplies to septal area of the heart?
LAD
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What CA supplies the lateral area of the heart?
Circumflex
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What CA supplies the inferior area of the heart?
RCA
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What CA supplies the posterior area of the heart?
RCA, circumflex
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What CA supplies the R ventricle?
RCA
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What CA supplies L ventricle?
LAD, circumflex
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What is the diagnostic criteria for acute MI?
Must have 2 of the following: 1) Hx of ischemic chest discomfort 2) Serial 12 lead ECG changes 3) Rise and fall in cardiac enzymes
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What are ECG changes seen in acute MI?
NSTEMI --> ST depression, T wave inversion STEMI --> Persistent ST elevation, pathological Q waves, new LBBB
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What causes ischemic chest pain?
Pain is sensed by the vagus nerve and expressed differently per individual
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What are some typical descriptors of ischemic chest pain?
Pressure / pain > 10 mins, retrosternal pain radiating to arms, jaw, neck, diaphoresis, dyspnea, nausea, syncope
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What are some atypical descriptors of ischemic chest pain?
Epigastric pain, indigestion, heartburn, increasing dyspnea in the absence of chest pain, discomfort in shoulder, neck, back, jaw, ear
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Why do we need to treat pain in ACS?
Increase SNS response causes increase in HR which further decreases CA perfusion leading to extension of injury
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What are the cardiac enzyme biomarkers for MI?
1) Cardiac troponin 1 | 2) CK/MB
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How does troponin 1 change with MI?
Rise 4-6 hrs post MI, peak at 10-24 hrs, fall 10-15 days post Is cardiac specific, measured on admission and 3-6 hrs later. If high value, predictive of future risk of cardiac events
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How does CK / MB change with MI?
Rise 4-8 hrs, peak 15-24 hrs, fall 2-3 days. Less specific than trops, require more muscle death to be detectable. Beneficial to diagnose extension or reinfarction
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What are diagnostic tests for MI?
Chest x ray, echocardiography, LV function
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What are the two types of echocardiography?
1) Trans esophageal echo (TEE) --> Visualizes valves, structural view 2) Trans thoracic echo (TTE) --> Visualizing walls, blood flow through ventricles
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How is L ventricular function graded?
``` Grade 1 (E/F > 60%) Grade 2 (E/F > 40%) Grade 3 (E/F 20-40%) Grade 4 (E/F < 20%) ```
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How is ejection fraction calculated?
EF% = SV / EDV (end diastolic volume)
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What are treatments for STEMI?
Goal to open to occluded artery, prevent further myocardial injury or death. PCI --> Gold standard, should be done within 90 mins provided ischemic pain < 12 hrs Fibrinolytic therapy CABG --> Used for severe heart failure or cardiogenic shock IABP Targeted temperature management / cooling
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What should be given during / post PCI?
Antiplatelet therapy such as aspirin, tecagralor Anticoagulants such as heparin
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What should be done if pt can't get PCI fast enough?
Fibrinolytic therapy
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What is Targeted Temperature Management?
Done for pts with STEMI presenting with v fib or pulseless v tach, targeted temp 32 - 36 for 24 hrs for neuroprotection. Decrease metabolic demand, rest the heart, decrease risk of brain ischemia. CO2 targets set to prevent cerebral vasodilation increasing ICP Analgesics, sedatives, intubation
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What are treatments for NSTEMI?
Goal to prevent total occlusion, recurrent infarction, plaque thromboembolization Initially managed with anti-anginal, dual antiplatelets, anticoagulants Risk of future cardiac events determined and invasive treatment may be done
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Is fibrinolytic therapy indicated for NSTEMI?
No. Risk of ICH
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What are the two reperfusion treatments?
1) PCI | 2) Fibrinolytic therapy
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How does PCI work?
Stent inserted into affected CA, antiplatelet and anticoags infusing.
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How does fibrinolytic therapy work?
Indicated only for STEMI, dissolves existing clot by breaking down fibrin, fibrinogen **Must be done within 6 hrs of symptoms, after that the clot is well established Recommended: -ase 's
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What meds will pts need post PCI?
Post procedure pt will need dual antiplatelet therapy up to 1 year and ASA indefinetely
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What to monitor for during administration of fibrinolytic therapy?
Hypotension (allergix rx, bleeding, heart failure) S&S hemorrhagic stroke Signs of re-perfusion, re-occlusion Ensure antiplatelets and anticoags also running
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How does morphine manage MI? What are SE?
Controls pain, decrease SNS response, decrease O2 demand. Vasodilation decrease cardiac workload Can decrease GI motility and cause nausea, emesis, hypotension Can interfere with absorption of antiplatelets
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How is O2 used to treat MI?
Not recommended unless hypoxemic, dyspneic, or with heart failure
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How is nitroglycerin used to treat MI?
Improves ischemic chest pain, vasodilation of CA Monitor pt comfort with titration, can cause compensatory tachy Doesn't decrease injury in STEMI, just helps with pain related to vasospasm
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How are anticoagulants used to treat MI?
Prevents clot from getting larger, does not dissolve clot
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How do platelet inhibitors help treat MI?
Prevents thrombus formation, used for initial and ongoing treatment 1) Antiplatelets (Aspirin) usually first line therapy, 160 - 325mg asap 2) PZY12 receptor inhibitors prevent fibrin formation (clopidogrel, ticagrelor) 3) GP 11B / 11A inhibitors prevent thrombin formation (Integrellin, aggrostat)
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What are PZY12 receptor inhibitors?
prevent fibrin formation (clopidogrel, ticagrelor)
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What are GP 11B / 11A inhibitors?
prevent thrombin formation (Integrellin, aggrostat)
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How are beta blockers used to treat MI?
Blocks beta 1 receptors in heart, decrease HR, FOC, workload, ischemia Monitor for hypotension, bradycardias. Should be administered in 1st 24 hrs given no contraindications
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How are ACE inhibitors and ARBs used to treat MI?
Cause vasodilation, decrease afterload, workload, BP Ace inhibitors: -prils ARBS: -sartans
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How do statins work to treat MI?
Work in liver to decrease LDLs, triglycerides, HDL. Lowers risk of CAD, all pts should be started on statins once stabilized from MI
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How do Ca channel blockers work to treat MI?
Control HR, treat ischemia, decrease HR for pts who cannot tolerate beta blockers Decrease afterload, vasodilation, workload Example is amlodipine
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What is the most common complication of CAD?
Dysrhythmias
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Why is LV failure a complication of CAD
Inability of LV to pump blood resulting in decreased CO, systemic vasoconstriction occurs which increases afterload. Pt at risk for pulmonary edema
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How is LV failure treated?
Promote diuresis, inotropes, decrease LV afterload with ace inhibitors, vasodilators, beta blockers when tolerated
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Why is RV failure a complication of CAD
Often associated with inferior MI, inability of RV to pump blood forward result in blood backing up into systemic venous system
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How is RV failure treated?
Optimize preload, decrease RV afterload, inotropes
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What is LV aneurysm?
Often associated with anterior STEMI, weakening / thinning of heart walls in areas of necrosis results in blood pocket which may lead to wall rupture or cardiac tamponade
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What is ventricular - septal defect?
Rupture of ventricular - septal wall causing massive blood shift from L to R ventricle High surgical mortality rate
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What is papillary muscle rupture?
Causes mitral valve regurgitation, shift from L ventricle to L atrium Requires urgent surgery
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What is pericarditis and what are symptoms and treatments?
Inflammation of pericardium SS: Pericardial friction rub, global ST elevation Treated with ASA, colchicine, tylenol, narcotics

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