Angina Pectoris Flashcards
1
Q
What is angina pectoris?
A
Substernal discomfort that is precipitated by exercise but relieved by rest or GTN spray
2
Q
Causes of angina pectoris? (3)
A
Atherosclerosis,
Anaemia,
Tachyarrhythmia
3
Q
Precipitants of angina pectoris? (3)
A
Exercise,
Heavy meals,
Cold weather
4
Q
Types of angina? (4)
A
Stable -Precipitated by exercise but relieved by rest Unstable -Pain at rest -Worsening symptoms Decubitus -Triggered by lying flat Prinzmental -Due to coronary artery spasm
5
Q
Investigations for angina? (4)
A
ECG,
CT scan,
Coronary angiography,
Thallium scan
6
Q
Treatment for angina?
A
GTN spray, Aspirin, B blockers, Ca2+ antagonists, K+ channel activator eg nicorandil, Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, Coronary artery bypass graft
7
Q
Complications of angina?
A
MI,
Stroke
