Angina (Stable or Unstable)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

• heart
• reversible
• damage

Question 2

Blockage of _____% of coronary artery may _______ blood flow enough to cause angina or ischemia

Answer 2

• 70%

- reduce

Question 3

Characterized By:

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

Levine sign:

Answer 4

Pt clinches their fist over the sternum.

Question 5

Stable Angina:

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

Unstable Angina:

Answer 6

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.