2. Angina Flashcards
1
Q
How common is it?
A
Very
2
Q
Who does it affect?
A
M>F
Sharply increases with age
3
Q
What causes it?
A
Atherosclerosis of coronary arteries caused by predisposing factors
4
Q
What risk factors are there?
A
Smoking
Increasing age
FH
Lack of exercise / poor diet
5
Q
How does it present?
A
Chest pain (tight, dull or heavy)
Triggered by exertion / stress
Stops within a few mins of resting
6
Q
What signs may the patient have on examination?
A
Xanthelasma Retinopathy Abnormal peripheral pulses Cardiomegaly Arrhythmia Heart murmurs
7
Q
What other conditions might present similarly?
A
MI
Heartburn / indigestion
Anxiety
8
Q
How would you investigate?
A
ECG / exercise ECG
Angiogram
FBC (lipids)
BMI, blood pressure
9
Q
What treatments are there?
A
Lifestyle modification (diet, exercise, stop smoking) GTN spray Beta-blocker Aspirin Statins
