BIOD 152- Module 4 Exam With Satisfied SolutionsInfarction - -blood vessel is entirely blocked-causes tissue death in that areamyocardial infarction (MI) - -portion of heart that dies due to lack of oxygen-if partially blocked: causes angina & radiating pain in left arm-other symptoms: shortness of breath, lightheadedness, pain in arm, jaw, neck, btwnshoulder blades, chest pressureDrugs for Thromboembolism - -streptokinase: produced by bacteria-t-PA: genetically engineeredThese convert plasminogen into plasmin which dissolves clots-Aspirin will reduce coagulation aka it is preventativeAngioplasty - -surgical intervention for thromboembolism-surgeon threads a plastic tube into te artery arm or leg, tube is then guided through theblood vessel toward the heart, When the tube reaches the segment clogged by plaque in acoronary artery, the balloon attached to the end of the tube is inflated, forcing the vesselopenCoronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) - -surgical intervention for thromboembolismPreview Mode
This document has 11 pages. Sign in to access the full document!