Angina Interventional Cardiology Plaque 
Dr. Paddy Barrett
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Whether stenting a narrowed coronary artery improves symptoms such as chest pain (angina) or shortness of breath is a very different question. Share Angina The classic definition of angina involves the sensation of tightness in the centre of the chest that is brought on with exertion and is relieved with rest. The result?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The commonest causes of MINOCA include: atherosclerotic causes such as plaque rupture or erosion with spontaneous thrombolysis, and non-atherosclerotic causes such as coronary vasospasm (sometimes called variant angina or Prinzmetal's angina), coronary embolism or thrombosis, possibly microvascular dysfunction.
EMS 12-Lead
JULY 24, 2023
Given the consistency of the clinical profile with typical angina, associated risk factors, and abnormal ECG findings, a cardiology consult was promptly requested. Category 1 : Sudden narrowing of a coronary artery due to ACS (plaque rupture with thrombosis and/or downstream showering of platelet-fibrin aggregates.
Cardiology Update
APRIL 9, 2024
The primary endpoint consisted of a composite of all-cause mortality, MI, stroke, coronary revascularization, or hospitalization for unstable angina. These patients were identified to have non-flow-limiting vulnerable coronary plaques through intracoronary imaging. of patients in the PCI group compared to 3.4%
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Takotsubo is a sudden event, not one with crescendo angina. To prove there is no plaque rupture, you need to do intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). An angiogram is a "lumenogram;" most plaque is EXTRALUMINAL!! Many paramedics are far better than any physician (Emergency or Cardiology) at diagnosing OM 3. Learning Points: 1.
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