ANGINA PECTORIS Flashcards
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not a separate disease, but rather a symptom ofcoronary arterydisease (CAD).
Angina pectoris or chestpain
It is caused by a blockage or spasm of a coronary artery, leading to a diminished myocardialbloodsupply.
Angina pectoris or chestpain
ischest painthat occurs predictably on exertion. This type of angina is associated with stable plaque build-up in thecoronary arteries.
Stableangina
is a less common form of angina. It is characterized by episodes ofchest painthat occur at rest.
Variant or Prinzmetal’s angina
is caused by coronary artery vasospasms, which can cause an increase in myocardial oxygen demand and a transient ST-segment elevation
Variant or Prinzmetal’s angina
is pain that occurs more often and in unpredictable patterns. It can occur while the client is at rest, as well as with minimal exertion, and often causes the client to limit their activity.
Unstable angina
One of the most common cardiovascular diseases that have a hallmark presentation of chest pain is
coronary artery disease (CAD).
occurs when the demand for oxygen surpasses its supply, leading to tissue damage and potentialthrombusformation.
ischemia
is a form of coronary spasm that is often unresponsive to short-actingnitrates.
microvascular spasm
is the analgesic opiate of choice for preinfarction angina. It relieves pain and decreasesfearand anxiety.
Analgesics such asmorphinesulfate
The term chest pain is not to be used exclusively because some clients describe their angina as
“pressure” or “heaviness”.
Ischemia during an angina attack may cause transient __ segment depression or elevation and__ wave inversion.
ST; T
is the standard for treating and preventing anginal pain.
Nitroglycerin
These agents producerelaxationof coronary vascular smooth muscle, dilate coronary arteries, and decrease peripheral vascular resistance.
Calcium channel blockers such as bepridil,amlodipine,nifedipine, felodipine, isradipine, anddiltiazem
is the recommended treatment when testing confirms myocardial ischemia as a result of left main coronary artery disease or symptomatic three-vessel disease, especially in those with left ventricular dysfunction.
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