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Read moreWhat are ECG changes seen in a positive stress test?,”ST segment depression Also positive if the patient develops chest pain, hypotension
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Read moreMetabolic Syndrome X,”Any combination of hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes, hyperuricemia
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Read moreChemicals used in chemical stress test,”Adenosine and dipyrdiamole cause coronary vasodilation. Diseased coronary aa are already maximally dilated so they will receive less blood flow with the entire system is vasodilated. Dobutamine increases myocardial oxygen demand by increasing HR
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Read moreStandard of care for stable angina,”ASA and beta-blocker (both reduce mortality) and nitrates for chest pain Beta-blockers: atenolol and metoprolol CCBs can be used with beta blockers +/- nitrates are not effective. No effect on mortality. Cause coronary vasodilation, afterload reduction and reduces contractility. If CHF is present
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Read moreTypes of revascularization in high-risk CAD,”Note they do not reduce the incidence of MI but will improve symptoms. 1. PCI (angioplasty): balloon and stenting. Best if used in proximal lesions. Restenosis is a significant problem within first 6mo. 2. CABG: used in three vessel disease with >70% stenosis in each vessel, left main coronary disease with >50% stenosis
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