Term
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Definition
ED response to symptoms presenting as ischemia or infaction
Morphine 2 -4 mg titrated
Oxygen 4 L/min
Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg
Aspirin 160-325 mg |
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Term
tPA (Activase, Retavase)
Fibrinolytic |
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Definition
Tissue plasminogen activator
Administer within 30-60 minutes
However, some activity will be gained up to 6 hrs after occlusion |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
PCI |
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Definition
Coronary angioplasty
Stents
Athrectomy
Length of stay: 1 to 3 days
Return to work: 4 to 6 days |
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Term
CABG
Which arteries are typically modified?
Typical length of hospital stay?
Length of full recovery period?
What meds are normally prescribed following?
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Definition
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Left main or Left descending cornary artery
Length of Stay: 4 to 6 days
Recovery Period: 6 to 8 weeks
Meds: Antiplatelet - Plavix, Ticlid
Statins - no grapefruit juice
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Term
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Pump
"Ecchmo"
Four CBP complications |
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Definition
Hypothermia
Hemodilution
Coagulation
Dysrhythmias |
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Term
How does MIDCABG differ from CABG
with respect to
Vessels treated?
Cost?
Recovery Period?
Use of CBP?
Meds used during surgery?
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Definition
Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
For primarily Single diseased vessel (LAD)
Lower cost, shorter recovery
No CPB pump
Heart slowed/not stopped with
1. adenosine 2. beta blockers |
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Term
Equation for calculating
Mean Arterial Pressure |
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Definition
MAP = Diastolic + 1/3 Pulse Pressure
or
MAP = (Systolic + 2*Diastolic)/3 |
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