Unstable Angina/nstemi Exam Questions (36 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

NSTEMI {Ans: looks like unstable angina with physical evidence of myocardial necrosis (MI) via cardiac biomarkers (troponin) but LACK of ST segment elevation on EKG}Creatine Phosphokinase-MB (CKMB) {Ans: More specific than CK, but can still be elevated due to any skeletal injury -Rises 4-10 hours and stays elevated for 2 days}who do we worry about not telling feeling pain with MI {Ans: elderly, diabetics and women}what biomarkers get elevated first with MI and what stays elevated the longest {Ans: First: Myoglobin Longest: troponin}higher sensitivity troponin assay pros {Ans: -decreased wait time for diagnosis -more sensitive only need two x 1hr}symptoms of NSTEMI {Ans: dyspnea N/V diaphoresis weakness dizziness fatigue anxiety}