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partial occlusion of coronary artery   unstable angina or non-st-segment-elevation MI (NSTEMI)  
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total occlusion of coronary artery   ST segment elevation MI (STEMI)  
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clinical manifestations of unstable angina   new in onset, occurs at rest, increase in frequency, duration or less effort, pain lasting > 10 mins, needs immediate treatment  
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clinical manifestations of MI   result of abrupt stoppage of blood flow through a coronary artery, causing irreversible myocardial cell death  
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STEMI   occlusive thrombosis, EMERGENCY, artery must be opened within 90 minutes, PCI is preferred treatment  
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NSTEMI   nonocclusive thrombus - does not cause ST elevation, may undergo PCI within 12-72 hours, no thrombolytic therapy  
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Assessment of MI   chest pain (not relieved by nitro, rest, or position changes), nausea and vomiting, fever, catecholamine release and stimulation of SNS, cardiac (increased HR and bp at first then drop, crackles, jvd, abnormal heart sounds)  
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MI diagnosis   s/s, 12 lead EKG, elevated cardiac enzymes, elevated serum troponin I and T, elevated myoglobin  
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MI pharmacological management   M-morphine sulfate (not getting relief from nitro) O-oxygen N-nitrates A-aspirin  
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thrombolytic therapy   only indicated for patients with STEMI, used on patients who present to facilities without PCI capabilities, monitor for bleeding, have a 30 minute window  
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CABG complications   bleeding, impaired contractility, low CO, pericardial tamponade, respiratory insufficiency, pain, emboli/stroke, dysrhythmias  
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