Angina (Stable or Unstable) Flashcards

1
Q

Due to temporary Ischemia in the ______ mm and is _________ with no permanent _______ to the cardiac mm.

A
  • heart
  • reversible
  • damage
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Blockage of _____% of coronary artery may _______ blood flow enough to cause angina or ischemia

A
  • 70%

- reduce

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Characterized By:

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  • Temporary sub-sternal pain & or feeling of heaviness that might radiate into the left UE, Jaw, neck or upper back between scapulae
  • Burning ,feeling of tightness, feeling like indigestion
  • Difficulty with breathing/ SOB
  • Levine sign: PT clinches their fist over the sternum
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Levine sign:

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Pt clinches their fist over the sternum.

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Stable Angina:

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Is exercised or activity induced & is relatively predictable; has threshold or level of activity where it kicks in

  • May also be provoked by a heavy meal, cold & wind.
  • It is commonly alleviated by rest and possible use of Nitroglycerin & or coronary artery vasodilators.
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Unstable Angina:

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May occur at rest of with minimal exertion and is unpredictable, with no real precipitating factors.
-Typically considered a medical emergency due to possible impeding MI.

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