Stable angina Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is stable angina?
Episodic chest discomfort caused by myocardial ischemia that follows a recurrent pattern.
What triggers pain in stable angina?
A certain, predictable amount of exertion.
What are the characteristics of pain in stable angina?
Predictable location, intensity, and duration.
What medication do patients with chronic stable angina often take?
Nitroglycerin (NTG) or other nitrate agents.
How is nitroglycerin (NTG) administered?
As a sublingual tablet, liquid spray, sustained-release capsule, topical agent, or patch.
What is the onset time for NTG to relieve symptoms in stable angina?
Relieves symptoms within a few minutes.
What ECG changes may be observed in stable angina?
ST-segment depression or inverted T waves.
When do the ECG changes in stable angina usually resolve?
When the heart’s oxygen demand is reduced or when blood flow is increased by dilating the coronary arteries with NTG.
Fill in the blank: Stable angina is caused by _______.
myocardial ischemia.
True or False: Pain from stable angina is unpredictable.
False.
