ANGINA Flashcards
1
Q
Patho of Stable Angina
A
- Arteries are narrowed by atherosclerosis
- Occurs with activity
- increased demand of O2
- Pattern
- Can be managed with drug therapy and relieved by nitroglycerin
2
Q
Patho Unstable Angina
A
- occurs at rest or with exertion
- unpredictable
- not relieved by nitro pr rest
- last longer than 15 mins
- Changes on EKG
- No elevation in cardiac markers
3
Q
Assessment
A
- ECG (VS) 12 lead **
- Telemetry
- Pain assessment OLDCART
4
Q
Intervention
A
Oxygen
IV access
Nitroglycerin
