Angina & MI Flashcards

1
Q

What is angina?

A

Type of chest pain, pressure or discomfort

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2
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What causes angina?

A

Heart is not receiving enough oxygen due to narrowed coronary artery

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3
Q

What is MI?

A

Damaged & death to heart tissue

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4
Q

What causes an MI?

A

Plague build up in the coronary artery blocking blood flow & oxygen to the heart

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