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CAD/angina MS3
CAD MS3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atherosclerosis | Lipid and fibrous tissue buildup in arterial walls and lumen |
| Metabolic syndrome (3 of 5) | Enlarged waist, elevated triglycerides, reduced HDL, hypertension, elevated fasting glucose |
| Atherosclerosis manifestations | Angina, myocardial infarction, heart failure, sudden cardiac death |
| CAD nutritional therapy | More B6 & B12, increase omega-3 fatty acids, increase complex carbs and fiber |
| During PCI meds | Heparin |
| After PCI meds | Aspirin and clopidogrel |
| CABG indications | PCI cannot be done, medication treatment failed, disease involves left main coronary artery or three vessels |
| Pre-op CABG | Aspirin, beta blockers, statins. CXR, ECG, labs |
| Post-op CABG | ICU for 224-36 hours. Chest tubes, BP monitoring, endotracheal tube to ventilator, urinary catheter, nasogastric tube. Early ambulation, splinting, incentive spirometry, no heavy lifting for 8 weeks |