Angina Flashcards
Who is more at risk for angina and why?
Women because after menopause there is a decrease in estrogen and they have small vessels which increases narrowing and decrease O2 supply to the body
What artery is most effected when it comes to angina?
Coronary artery
What three types of drugs are used to treat angina?
Nitroglycerin
Calcium channel blockers
Beta blockers
What is the acronym to treat angina?
MONAB
CAD is attributed to what pathology of the body?
Atherosclerosis- fatty deposit accumulation
What does nitrate do to the heart?
Vasodilates the arterioles
What is a side effect of nitrate?
Headaches- caused by vasodilation
And orthodontic hypotension
What is ranolazine used for?
Treats angina by prolonging the QT interval
What hormone is the body is protective against angina?
Estrogen
Verapamil treats what type of head related pathology?
Migrain
What is the main side effect of verapamil?
Constipation
What do ARB inhibitors do?
Vasodilates
Block fluid retention
Treats hypertension
What medication is used to treat preeclampsia in pregnant women?
Hydralazine
What is preeclampsia ?
When BLood flow to the placenta is cut off
