Angina Flashcards
1
Q
What is angina ?
A
Inadequate circulation of the coronary vessel. Meaning there is insufficient O2 to meet the demands so they myocardium becomes ischaemic.
2
Q
Stable angina signs + symptoms
A
- Recurrent pattern
- caused by exertion or emotion
- similar intensity, duration and location of pain.
- relieved by GTN
Episodes often last less than 15 minutes
3
Q
Signs and symptoms of unstable angina
A
-Unpredictable pattern
- can occur at rest
- can wake patient from sleep
- changes intensity, duration and location of pain.
- GTN spray not always effective.
Often proceeds a MI
4
Q
Treatments
A
ASPRIN
GTN
