Patho Acute Coronary Syndrome Sherpath Lesson

Which are modifiable risk factors that lower the risk of developing acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

Weight Sedentary lifestyle Cigarette smoking Diabetes mellitus

Which activities may cause angina pain to occur?

A heated argument with a co-worker Mowing the lawn in the summer heat Running down the street to catch a bus

Which person is at highest risk of developing arteriosclerosis?

A man with diabetes mellitus

Which is a common clinical manifestation following a myocardial infarction?

Cardiac arrhythmias

Which clinical manifestation may be noted in a person diagnosed with atheromas of the coronary arteries?

Ischemia

Which clinical manifestations are associated with angina pectoris?

Jaw pain Chest pain Diaphoresis

A person arrives at the emergency room and reports chest pain. Which additional manifestation helps to determine if the pain is cardiac in origin?

Pain is relieved with nitroglycerin

Which action should an individual take to relieve anginal pain?

Take a nitroglycerin tablet.

Which finding indicates that an individual has sustained a myocardial infarction as opposed to angina?

The individual has elevated cardiac enzymes.

Which findings may indicate a person is experiencing angina pain?

The pain is intermittent. The pain is relieved with rest. The pain is relieved with nitroglycerin.

Which are etiologies of myocardial infarction?

Thrombus Embolus Atheroma

Which diagnosis is considered a type of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

Unstable angina

Which are considered acute coronary syndrome (ACS) diseases?

Unstable angina ST elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) Non-ST elevated myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)

A person reports chest pain that is intermittent. Testing reveals the chest pain is caused by vasospasm. Which type of angina is described by this scenario?

Variant angina

Which term describes plaque buildup in the arterial lumen?

Atherosclerosis

Which would a pathologist expect to find in the composition of an atheroma removed from an atherosclerotic artery?

Fibrin Lipids Platelets Cellular debris

Which image indicates excellent coronary arterial blood flow?

First image

Which lifestyle factor may increase the incidence of angina pectoris in an individual?

Manages a busy restaurant

Which is an appropriate action for a person to take at the onset of angina pain?

Sit down and rest

Which is true regarding the prevalence of acute coronary syndrome?

Someone dies every minute from acute coronary syndrome. Someone has an acute coronary syndrome episode every 25 seconds.

Which individuals are at an increased risk for an episode of angina?

A middle-aged person with severe anemia A person with pulmonary disease who smokes A person with atherosclerosis who runs up many stairs

Which factors increase low-density lipoproteins and thus increase the risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

Diabetes mellitus Cigarette smoking Sedentary lifestyle

Which clinical manifestations are commonly associated with angina pectoris?

Nausea Chest pain Diaphoresis

Which is true of a person with a history of cardiac disease and a new diagnosis of arteriosclerosis?

There is a high risk for organ ischemia in the person.