Angina Flashcards
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Common factors that may precipitate an angina episode are
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Physical Exertion Temperature Extremes Stress Consumption of Heavy Meals Tobacco Use or Exposure Stimulants (eg, cocaine, amphetamines)
2
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Drug therapy: goal:
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↓ O2 demand and/or ↑ O2 supply
3
Q
Pathophysiology of Angina
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results from the imbalance of oxygen demand and myocardial blood supply. Angina occurs when myocardial cells are deprived of oxygen and glucose needed for aerobic respiration.
4
Q
Diagnostic Studies
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12-Lead ECG Echocardiogram Exercise stress testing Nuclear Cardiology Laboratory Work
5
Q
Other angina treatments
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- Cardiac catheterization may be performed for patients with increasing symptoms or with a significant amount of myocardium that is ischemic under stress.
- Stents can be placed to treat abrupt or threatened abrupt closure and restenosis after balloon angioplasty.
6
Q
risk reduction for chronic stable angina.
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Hypertension Elevated serum lipids Tobacco use Diabetes Obesity Psychological state
