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
2
Q
Blockage of _____% of coronary artery may _______ blood flow enough to cause angina or ischemia
A
- 70%
- reduce
3
Q
Characterized By:
A
- 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
4
Q
Levine sign:
A
Pt clinches their fist over the sternum.
5
Q
Stable Angina:
A
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.
6
Q
Unstable Angina:
A
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.