Save these questions: 1. What is the most common cause of a myocardial infarction (MI)?
2. Which type of MI is characterized by a full thickness of myocardial damage?
3. What typical symptoms might a patient with an MI present with?
4. What does MONA stand for in the context of initial MI management?
5. Which ECG changes might you expect to see in a patient with an ST-elevation MI (STEMI)?
6. Can a patient have an MI without any ECG changes? If so, what might this indicate?
7. What is the most specific biomarker for myocardial necrosis?
8. What is the preferred imaging modality to diagnose ventricular function post-MI?
9. What is the time frame for thrombolytic therapy to be most effective?
10. What are the main complications of an acute MI?
11. What is cardiogenic shock, and how does it relate to MI?
12. Explain the difference between unstable angina and non-ST elevation MI (NSTEMI).
13. How do beta-blockers work in the context of MI management?
14. What lifestyle modifications are recommended post-MI?
15. Why is aspirin given immediately to a suspected MI patient?
16. Describe the pathophysiology of an MI.
17. What is percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and when should it be performed?
18. What is the role of dual antiplatelet therapy after an MI?
19. Explain the Killip classification for heart failure in MI patients.
20. When is anticoagulation indicated in the context of MI?
21. What is the difference between primary and secondary prevention of MI?
22. What is the role of ACE inhibitors in MI management?
23. What is ventricular remodeling post-MI, and why is it significant?
24. How does reperfusion injury occur?
25. What is a “door-to-balloon” time, and why is it important?
26. What are the indications for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) after an MI?
27. Describe the process of myocardial salvage.
28. What is the significance of reciprocal changes on ECG in the context of an MI?
29. What are the criteria for diagnosing a STEMI?
30. Name some common complications following a myocardial infarction.
31. When should statin therapy be initiated post-MI?
32. Define the term ‘re-infarction’ and discuss its implications.
33. What constitutes a “high-risk” patient for MI?
34. How do calcium channel blockers work in MI?
35. Discuss the role of cardiac rehabilitation post-MI.
36. When might a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) be considered for a patient post-MI?
37. What are the contraindications to thrombolytic therapy in MI?
38. What is the significance of a pathological Q wave?
39. How can you differentiate between an acute MI and pericarditis on an ECG?
40. Discuss the benefits and risks of nitroglycerin administration in the setting of MI.
41. What is “time is muscle” in the context of an MI?
42. What are the current guidelines for oxygen administration in MI?
43. How might a right ventricular infarction differ in presentation and management?
44. Discuss the importance of patient education following an MI.
45. When is it safe to resume physical activity or return to work after an MI?
46. What is Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, and how can it be differentiated from an MI?
47. How does the presence of diabetes alter the management of an MI?
48. Discuss the potential use of magnesium in acute MI treatment.
49. What are some non-invasive tests that can be done post-MI to assess for ischemia?
50. What follow-up care is recommended after a patient has had an MI?