Angina Flashcards
1
Q
what is the difference between stable and unstable angina?
A
stable brought on by physical exertion or emotional stress
received by rest
unstable - new onset or abrupt deterioration where symptms increasing in frequency and severity on minimal exertion
2
Q
what is unstable angina considered?
A
acute coronary syndrome
3
Q
how does it present?
A
central crushing pain or discomfort that may radiate to the neck, jaw or left arm
4
Q
other precipitants of angina?
A
emotion, cold weather, heavy meal
5
Q
complications of angina?
A
MI
stroke
sudden cardiac death
6
Q
management of angina\?
A
aspirin
beta blocker
calcium channel blocker
7
Q
2nd line symptom prophylaxis
A
if calcium channel and beta blocker are contraindicated long acting nitrates: ivabridine nicorandil ranolazine
