AMI vs Dissecting Aortic Aneurysm Flashcards
1
Q
AMI (acute myocardial infraction)
A
death of heart tissue secondary cessation of blood supply
2
Q
DA (Dissecting Aneurysm)
A
in which the wall of an artery rips
3
Q
onset of pain
A
AMI; Gradual with additional symptoms
DA: abrupt, no additional symptoms
4
Q
quality of pain
A
AMI; tightness or pressure
DA: sharp or tearing
5
Q
severity of pain
A
AMI; increases with time
DA: maximal form on set
6
Q
timing of pain
A
AMI; may wax and wane
DA: does not abate once started
7
Q
region / radiation
A
AMI; substernal ; back is rarely involved
DA: back possibly involved , between shoulder blades
8
Q
clinical signs
A
AMI; peripheral pulse equal
DA:blood pressure discrepancy between arms or decrease of femoral or carotid pulse
