Wellen Syndrome Flashcards
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what is wellens syndrome
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ECG pattern caused by severe proximal LAD stenosis, posing high risk of a major anterior wall myocardial infarction
2
Q
ECG findings in wellens
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T wave inversion and a biphasic pattern in leads V2 and V3
3
Q
signs of wellens
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long term history of cardiac sounding chest pain
4
Q
investigations of wellens
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ECG, Minimal rise in cardiac biomarkers, TTE, angiogram
5
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management of wellens
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PCI to LAD given extensive proximal LAD stenosis and a large risk of anterior myocardial infarction
