Diagnosis and management of myocardial ischemia in the postoperative period.
The determinants of myocardial oxygen consumption, the consequences of coronary artery atherosclerosis, angina, and myocardial infarction, and their therapy are considered in this article. The mechanism of action of the drugs used in the therapy of myocardial ischemia and the rationale for their use is discussed. A plan of in-hospital rehabilitation for the postoperative myocardial infarction patient is also offered.
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D009206:Myocardium / Q000201:enzymology / Q000378:metabolism; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D005082:Physical Exertion; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects
D013300:Streptokinase; D005996:Nitroglycerin