Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Flashcard 331: Which area is affected in leads V1-V4?\n_____

Answer: Anteroseptal MI

Flashcard 332: What dermatological symptom can present in ACS? _____

Answer: Sweating

Flashcard 333: Which ECG changes are associated with an anterior myocardial infarction? _____

Answer: V1-V4

Flashcard 334: Which artery is associated with inferior myocardial infarction? _____

Answer: Right coronary artery

Flashcard 335: What respiratory symptom can present in ACS? _____

Answer: Dyspnoea

Flashcard 336: The mnemonic for the initial management of ACS/chest pain is _____.

Answer: MONA

Extra: MONA stands for: M - Morphine O - Oxygen N - Nitroglycerin A - Aspirin

Flashcard 337: Which ECG changes are associated with a lateral myocardial infarction? _____

Answer: I, aVL, V5-V6

Flashcard 338: What is the management of STEMI if PCI cannot be performed within 120 minutes? _____

Answer: Fibrinolysis

Flashcard 339: STEMI diagnostic criteria includes clinical symptoms lasting ≥ _____

Answer: 20 minutes

Flashcard 340: What demographics may NOT present with classic chest pain during ACS?\n_____

Answer: Elderly, Diabetics, and Women

Extra: Atypical presentations of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) are common in: 1. Elderly patients 2. Diabetics (autonomic neuropathy) 3. Women These patients may present with dyspnea, fatigue, or epigastric pain rather than classic chest pain.