Angina

Question 1

What is the cause of Angina?

Answer 1

Coronary artery disease/blockage or spasm of the coronary artery

Question 2

What is the manifestation of Angina?

Answer 2

chest pain less than 10 minutes

Question 3

What are the “extreme” causes of angina?

Answer 3

1. Emotions
2. Eating
3. Exercise
4. Stress
5. Temperature
6. Stimulants

Question 4

What is the type of pain associated with angina?

Answer 4

Squeezing pain

Question 5

What is another name for stable angina?

Answer 5

Angina pectoris proper

Question 6

What is the cause of stable angina?

Answer 6

Stenosis of the coronary artery (usually caused by atherosclerosis)

Question 7

What is the indication of stable angina?

Answer 7

The pain is relieved by rest

Question 8

What is the cause of unstable angina?

Answer 8

Thrombus

Question 9

What is the indication of unstable angina?

Answer 9

The pain is only relieved by medication

Question 10

What is the DOC for unstable angina?

Answer 10

Nitroglycerin

Question 11

What is the cause of Prinzmetal/Variant Angina?

Answer 11

Spasm of the coronary artery

Question 12

What is the indication of Variant Angina?

Answer 12

The pain may occur even with rest

Question 13

When does Variant Angina usually occur?

Answer 13

During midnight/early morning

Question 14

What is the management of Angina?

Answer 14

1. Stop Activity
2. Gradually increase activities
3. Nitroglycerin
4. Viagra not allowed

Question 15

What is the timing of Nitroglycerin?

Answer 15

3 times with a 5 minute interval, contact HCP if pain is not relieved after first dose

Question 16

How long do you apply Nitrogly patches for?

Answer 16

16 hours on and remove for 8 hours

Question 17

What are the precautions when handling Nitrogly patches?

Answer 17

Wear gloves, fold inwards after use

Question 18

Where do you apply Nitrogly patches?

Answer 18

On the arms/chest