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First and foremost, be sure to fix modifiable coronary artery disease risk factors such as
diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and smoking. Next, know what medications
decrease mortality in ischemic heart disease and acute coronary syndrome. Also be sure to
know the contraindications for thrombolytics in STEMI.
CAD ACS Therapy Table for the Internal Medicine Boards – Part I
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CAD ACS Therapy Table for the Internal Medicine Boards – Part II
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Contraindications – Thrombolytics
Pearl #5: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is common, so know which medications affect