Ischaemic heart disease

In this discussion-based podcast we discuss the aetiology and manifestations of ischaemic heart disease. Specifically, we discuss: * The process of atherosclerosis * Atherosclerotic risk factors * Clinical manifestations - stable angina and the acute coronary syndrome.
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Marie Burgess
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Posted over 5 years ago
Excellent background info for lab technicians. In Australia CK is no longer routinely requested, but an initial request of Trop I on presentation by patient with symptoms and a second request for TropI about 6 hours after the onset of symptoms. If MI has
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Taiba Abbas
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Medical Student - Liverpool
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Posted over 8 years ago

Really helpful !! =)

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Kim O'Hare
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Medical Student - Brighton
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Posted over 4 years ago
Great summary of ACS
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Asra Alwandi
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Medical Student - St. Georges University, London
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Posted over 4 years ago
Very helpful resource. I would just like to mention that the chronic management of STEMI is through ACE inhibitors and beta blockers according to the most recent NICE guidelines. Otherwise, other options may include stenting, angioplasties, ventricular as
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