Andre Quiz 4 Flashcards
What is angina?
INTERMITTENT ISCHEMIC ATTACKS OF THE MYOCARDIUM
What are 3 manifestations of atherosclerosis which can lead to coronary artery disease?
- OCCLUSION
- HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
- ISCHEMIA
+ - CHF
A high _____________________ is associated with atherosclerosis.
CHOLESTEROL DIET
____________________________ are fatty proteins which act as brooms, sweeping out undesirable cholesterol from the arteries.
HDL
HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS
What are 3 complications of coronary artery disease?
- SILENT MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA
- ANGINA PECTORIS
- MYOCARDIAL INFRACTION
+ - INCREASED BLOOD PRESSURE
Atherosclerosis causes 90% of __________ __________.
ANGINA PECTORIS
When entering your treatment room, your patient complains about pain along his left neck and jaw, what do you suspect? What intake questions might you ask?
SUSPECT - ANGINA ask: HOW OFTEN DOES IT HAPPEN? AFTER MEALS / EXERCISE? HEART HEALTH AND BLOOD PRESSURE? MEDICATIONS? CAN YOU DO ANYTHING WHEN IT'S IN PAIN?
Why should you ask a client with angina pectoris about their use of nitro medication?
SO YOU CAN LOCATE THE MEDICATION IF THE CLIENT REQUESTS IT DURING SESSION
Chest pain, pressure and discomfort could be what symptom of coronary artery disease?
ANGINA
When does unstable angina happen?
AT REST
When does stable angina happen?
WHEN <3 NEEDS EXTRA OXYGEN