Pharm- Acute Coronary Syndrome questions with correct answers

Acute Coronary Syndromes: - Answer Umbrella term referring to any constellation of clinical symptoms compatible with acute myocardial ischemia - Unstable angina (UA) - Non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) - ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) Clinical Presentation: - Answer Chest pain, pressure, or squeezing Radiation to the arms, neck, back, or jaw Nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, shortness of breath Patients less likely to present with classic symptoms: Elderly Diabetic Women Goals of Therapy: - Answer Early restoration of blood flow to the infarct-related artery to: prevent infarct expansion (NSTEMI/STEMI) or prevent complete occlusion and MI (UA) Prevention of death and other complications Prevention of coronary artery re-occlusion Relief of ischemic chest discomfort