Ischaemic heart disease

• What is ischaemic heart disease also known as?

  Coronary artery disease
• What is ischaemic heart disease characterised by?

  Stenosis or occlusion of coronary arteries -> dec blood flow to myocardium
• What is the primary cause of ischaemic heart disease?

  Atherosclerosis
• How is ischaemic heart disease normally diagnosed?

  Clinical assessment

  ECG

  Echo

  Coronary angio
• What biomarkers can be used to identify acute ischaemia?

  Troponin
• How is ischaemic heart disease managed?

  Pharmacologically

  Lifestyle modifications

  Revascularisation procedures
• What are some meds used to manage ischaemic heart disease?

  Antiplatelets

  Statins

  Beta blockers

  ACE inhibitors
• What are some examples of revascularisation procedures for managing ischaemic heart disease?

  Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

  Coronary artery bypass grafting