Cardiovascular · UKMLA & AKT
Acute coronary syndrome: initial assessment and management
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise acute coronary syndrome: initial assessment and management — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
Key high-yield points
- AV node supplied by posterior interventricular artery - branch of the right coronary artery (RCA) in ~85% (right-dominant circulation)
- RCA occlusion → infarction of AV node → complete heart block - classic complication of inferior STEMI
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