1 Pharmacology of Angina Flashcards
Cxr
Measure size contour and positioning of heart
12 lead ekg
Electrical activity
Holter monitoring
Continuous ambulatory monitoring (regular activities in 24hr period)
Transtelephonic monioring
At home patient over the phone
Wireless mobile
Advantage over holter Lightweight can monitor 24/7 don’t have to use phone Only transmit when dysrhythmias detected
Cardiac dress testing
Determine presence of CAD and what’s causing chest pain
Exercise stress test
Treadmill or bike Ends at target hr or because of chest pain
Pharmacologic stress test 2 meds
Patient is disabled or unable to exercise Dipyridamole Adenosine Vasdialate artery to mimic exercise
Fake exercise 1med
Increases HR, contractility, BP increases demand of the heart
Nursing implementation for diagn test
No food 4hrs and avoid stimulants (coffee and drugs)
Echocardiogram
Non invasive ultrasound Examine shape size and motion. Also determine ejection infraction which is usually 50-70%
Transesophageal echocardiograph TEE
Ultrasound and endoscopy. Transducer attach to gastroscope goes onto esophagus to take pictures of posterior heart
Potential comps with TEE
Inspired swallowing airway Esophagus injury
Radionuclide imaging (Thallium scan)
Evaluated myocardial blood flow after iv injection of r.thallum 201 (tissue perfusion) Goes to the heart and lights up areas. Where thallimus taken up good blood flow , where it’s not bad blood flow
CT scan with contrast
Reveals calcium and fat deposits in arteries. Indicates blockage
PET SCAN
Severity of CaD by myocardial perfusion Radioisotopic Administer IV 3D image
Myocardial rupture What is it Treatment
Infarcts myocardial wall become thin and bulges during contracting then ruptures
Cardiac failure What does it do
Right or left ventricle fails as a pump resulting in back up of blood into tissues, vericera, and lungs
Cardiac arrest vs Mi How does cardiac differ
Sudden cessation of heart and circulation May have asychronized twitching during v. Fib Immediate loss of consciousness and no hear sounds
Cardiac rehab stages
- S/s call 911, meds , rest, follow up apt 2. After discharge outpt rehab 3x / week or more. Monitor during exercise and control risk factors 3. Long term output. Usually self directed. Maintain cardiac stability
Acute coronary syndrome ACS
Unstable angina- pain but no ECG or biomarker abnm Stemi- ST elevated in 2leads -significant heart damage NSTEMI- non ST elevated. High bio markers but no signage change ECG
Stool softeners
Docusatw -not strain bm
Beta Blockers (End in)
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Calcium channel blockers End in 2 uncommon ones
ipine Verapamil Diltiazem
Nitrates med names 2 What they do
Nitroglycerin Isorbide dinitrate Sublingual
Beta Blockers (End in)
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