Angina Flashcards
causes of angina
usually atherosclerosis
sometimes spasm of coronary arteries
sometimes other
how quickly is angina relieved after rest
10 minutes
how quickly is angina relieved after GTN spray
1-2 minutes
when is angina pain more common
after meals
what should you test for when someone presents with angina like pain
aneamia
thyroid disease
kidney problems
high glucose
high cholesterol
will an ECG show abnormality in angina
sometimes but often not
healthy diet recommendations
5-9 a day
eat less fatty foods
2-3 portions of fish a week (one should be oily)
avoid red meat
fry with vegetable oil
limit salt intake
drugs for angina
GTN
statin
aspirin
BB
ACEi
what are the surgical treatments for angina
coronary angioplasty
coronary artery bypass graft
when would surgery be offered for angina
if pain is not controlled by medication
if atheroma is severe or in good site for surgery
driving rules for angina
don’t need to stop but should inform insurance
only need to stop if PCV or LGV license or if pain occurs at rest, with emotion or whilst driving
what do you need to be able to do to be fit to fly
walk up 12 stairs or 100m on flat without pain or becoming very breathless
who shouldn’t fly with angina
unstable angina
or those with frquent angina pains
what is unstable angina
when pain occurs fairly suddenly or after minimal exertion or at rest
an emergency that need immediate medical care
what should be done if pain lasts more than 10 minutes
call an ambulance
