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Myocardial Infarction and Cardiac Pathologyfor USMLE Step One
Howard J. Sachs, MDAssociate Professor of Medicine
University of Massachusetts Medical Schoolwww.12DaysinMarch.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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EKG and Infarct Localization
Atherogenesis
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Infarction
NSTEMI(Subendocardial or
Non-Q wave infarction)
STEMI(Transmural or
Q wave infarction)
Definition (for USMLE): Clinical features, Diagnostic EKG and Biomarker Elevation
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Infarction
NSTEMI(Subendocardial or
Non-Q wave infarction)
STEMI(Transmural or
Q wave infarction)
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Infarction
As biomarkers elevate by 4 hours, a patient can experience sudden cardiac death (SCD) without demonstrating evidence of myocardial injury.
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Infarction
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Infarction
NSTEMI(Subendocardial or
Non-Q wave infarction)
STEMI(Transmural)
48 y.o. presents to ER (1200) with severe nausea and heartburn. Partially relieved with GI cocktail (Maalox, lidocaine).
Troponin and EKG on admission to ER are negative. ER discharge (1600). Arrests at home 4 h later.
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Infarction
Niche Derivative for CK
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Infarction
Patient presented with MI. Three days later, he his having recurrent chest pain. Which is best test to determine extension of MI?
1. CK-MB2. Troponin
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NSTEMI(Subendocardial or
Non-Q wave infarction)
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Subendocardium
V3, 4 = anteriorV5, 6 = lateral
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Pathology of Myocardial Infarction
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120 seconds 20-30 mins
Pathology of Myocardial Infarction
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Biochemical changes in early ischemia
Onset of irreversible injury
Time (mins)
AT
P &
Lac
tate
Con
cent
rati
on
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Lactate
ATP
Stunning (reversible)
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Biochemical changes in early ischemia
Onset of irreversible injury
Time (mins)
AT
P &
Lac
tate
Con
cent
rati
on
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Lactate
ATP
Stunning (reversible)
Do Not Confuse: Stunning versus HibernatingStunning – transient post-ischemic dysfunction (acute)Hibernating – refers to the diminished LV function ( EF%) that follows multiple low-grade ischemic events; chronic, but potentially reversible, ischemic dysfunction following revascularization
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Depletion of ATP and loss of contractility
1-2 mins
Pick the point on the curve where the myocardium stops contracting?
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Depletion of ATP and loss of contractility
1-2 mins
Contractility and Reversibilityare two different endpoints
Pick the point on the curve where the myocardium stops contracting?Answer: 120 secs
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120 seconds 20-30 mins
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0-6 hours120 seconds 20-30 mins
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
0-6h
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Injury Complications Microscopy
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Injury Complications Microscopy
0-6h
What cardiac pathology can you expect in the first 6 hours?
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Injury Complications Microscopy
0-6h
What cardiac pathology can you expect in the first 6 hours?
Answer: None
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Injury Complications Microscopy
What cardiac pathology can you expect in the first 6 hours?
Answer: None
Proximal coronary occlusions can cause arrhythmogenic deaths before evidence of coagulative necrosis develops.
0-6h
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Injury Complications Microscopy
0-6h
Suspend Reality (for Step One):Link fatal cardiac arrhythmias with the initial six hours of myocardial necrosis
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Injury Complications Microscopy
Patient develops CP and dies one hour later. What was the most likely cause of death?
0-6h
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Injury Complications Microscopy
48 y.o. presents to ER with severe nausea and heartburn. Partially relieved with GI cocktail (Maalox, lidocaine).
Troponin and EKG on admission to ER are negative.Arrests at home 4 h later.
Which of the following was seen grossly/histologically?
0-6h
Patient develops CP and dies one hour later. What was the most likely cause of death?
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Injury Complications Microscopy
48 y.o. presents to ER with severe nausea and heartburn. Partially relieved with GI cocktail (Maalox, lidocaine).
Troponin and EKG on admission to ER are negative.Arrests at home 4 h later.
Which of the following was seen grossly/histologically?
0-6h
Patient develops CP and dies. Most likely cause of death?
Answer: Normal Tissue [no histopathologic (coagulative necrosis) changes during initial presentation]
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0-6 hours 1-3 days120 seconds 20-30 mins
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Injury Complications Microscopy
Neutrophilic Phase
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Neutrophilic Phase
Injury Complications Microscopy
Derivative One
Old woman found dead at home clutching bottle of SL NTG.
Autopsy reveals neutrophilic infiltrate. When did she kick it?
A. 1 hr agoB. 1 day agoC. 1 week ago
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Neutrophilic Phase
Injury Complications Microscopy
Derivative One
Old woman found dead at home clutching bottle of SL NTG.
Autopsy reveals neutrophilic infiltrate. When did she kick it?
A. 1 hr ago (normal histopathology)B. 1 day agoC. 1 week ago (macrophage phase)
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Overlying the necrotic segment of transmural infarction(i.e. do not to confuse with autoimmune pericarditis seen later in course)
Neutrophilic Phase
Injury Complications Microscopy
Derivative Two
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Neutrophilic Phase
Injury Complications Microscopy
Dude had STEMI 2 days ago. Now with recurrent chest pain. Refuses to lie down.
Cause of pain?
A. Extension of MIB. Pulmonary EmbolismC. TamponadeD. Chordae tendinae ruptureE. Coronary VasospasmF. Serofibrinous PericarditisG. Purulent PericarditisH. Decompensated CHF
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Neutrophilic Phase
Injury Complications Microscopy
Dude had STEMI 2 days ago. Now with recurrent chest pain. Refuses to lie down.
Cause of pain?
A. Extension of MI (need CK)B. Pulmonary EmbolismC. Tamponade (day 5; need pulsus paradoxus)D. Chordae tendinae rupture (day 5; need murmur)E. Coronary VasospasmF. Serofibrinous PericarditisG. Purulent Pericarditis (infectious, not post-MI)H. Decompensated CHF (need rales, S3)
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Cardiac Pathology
3-7 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
>30 dAneurysm
Mural thrombusDressler’s
Injury Complications Microscopy
Dude had STEMI 2 days ago. Now with recurrent chest pain. Refuses to lie down.
Cause of pain?
A. Extension of MI (need CK)B. Pulmonary EmbolismC. Tamponade (day 5; need pulsus paradoxus)D. Chordae tendinae rupture (day 5; need murmur)E. Coronary VasospasmF. Serofibrinous PericarditisG. Purulent Pericarditis (infectious, not post-MI)H. Decompensated CHF (need rales, S3)
Quick Associations when briefly reviewing the wrong answers
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0-6 hours 1-3 days 3-7 days120 seconds 20-30 mins
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 dRupture:
LVPapillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
Neutrophilic Phase
Injury Complications Microscopy
Macrophage Phase
‘…disintegration of dead myofibers…’
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
Rupture:LV
Papillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
Neutrophilic Phase
Injury Complications Microscopy
Macrophage Phase
‘…disintegration of dead myofibers…’
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 dRupture:
LVPapillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
Neutrophilic Phase
Injury Complications Microscopy
Macrophage Phase
Dude with STEMI 5 days ago. 1. Now with hypotension/pulsus paradoxus (diff dx of shock).2. Now with acute CHF and new 3/6 systolic murmur at apex
Diagnosis? Which cell most likely caused/contributed?
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 dRupture:
LVPapillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
Neutrophilic Phase
Injury Complications Microscopy
Macrophage Phase
Dude with STEMI 5 days ago. 1. Now with hypotension/pulsus paradoxus (diff dx of shock).2. Now with acute CHF and new 3/6 systolic murmur at apex
Diagnosis? Which cell most likely caused/contributed?
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Cardiac Pathology
1-3 d
3-7 dRupture:
LVPapillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
Neutrophilic Phase
Injury Complications Microscopy
Macrophage Phase
Collagen DepositionFibroblast
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Cardiac Pathology
Injury Complications Microscopy
Collagen DepositionFibroblast
LV Aneurysm →Mural Thrombus…what’s the end game of these questions?
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Cardiac Pathology
Injury Complications Microscopy
LV Aneurysm →Mural Thrombus…what’s the end game of these questions?
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Cardiac Pathology
Injury Complications Microscopy
LV Aneurysm →Mural Thrombus…what’s the end game of these questions?
They play the mural thrombus game with dilated cardiomyopathy.
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Cardiac Pathology
Injury Complications Microscopy
Collagen DepositionFibroblast
LV Aneurysm →Mural Thrombus
Dressler’s Syndrome: Autoimmune Pericarditis• Pathology – serofibrinous • Target tissue – released myocardial antigens• Presentation - similar to acute pericarditis except timing 6-8 weeks
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1-3 d
3-7 dRupture:
LVPapillary MM
FibrinousPericarditis
Neutrophilic Phase
Injury Complications Microscopy
Macrophage Phase
Collagen DepositionFibroblast
The material presented will get you out of a few jams…
0-6h
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Cardiac Pathology
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Cardiac Pathology
Injury Complications Microscopy
7-14 dGranulation Tissue and
Neovascularization(loose collagen and abundant capillaries)
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0-6 hours
1-3 days 3-7 days
120 seconds 20-30 mins
Loss of ContractilityOnset of Irreversible Injury
Fatal ArrhythmiaNo histopathology
Abundant NeutrophilsAcute Pericarditis
Abundant MacrophageNecrotic Debris → Rupture
> 30 days
Type I Collagen DepositionLV Aneurysm →Mural Thrombosis
Dressler’s Syndrome (autoimmune pericarditis)
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0-6 hours
1-3 days 3-7 days
120 seconds 20-30 mins
Loss of ContractilityOnset of Irreversible Injury
Fatal ArrhythmiaNo histopathology
Abundant NeutrophilsAcute Pericarditis
Abundant MacrophageNecrotic Debris → Rupture
Wavy fibers, edeman, punctate hemorrhage, contraction bands
and coagulative necrosis
6-24 hours 7-14 days
Granulation TissueNeovascularization
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Myocardial Infarction and Cardiac Pathologyfor USMLE Step One
Howard J. Sachs, MDAssociate Professor of Medicine
University of Massachusetts Medical Schoolwww.12DaysinMarch.com
E-mail: [email protected]