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Risk factors for angina

Modifiable/non-modifable

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Signs and symptoms for angina

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Key aspects of plan of care for pt with angina

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Key aspects and plan of care for pt with MI

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Which drugs are considered antianginals?

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Which drugs are used in MI?

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What is angina pectoris?

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chest pain brought about by myocardial ischemia (usually d/t sig athero)

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most common CVD in adults

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CAD

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Most common cause of CAD?

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Atherosclerosis
(causing reduced blood flow to myocardium) → atomic structure of coronary arteries makes particularly susceptible to atherosclerosis

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Causes of CAD other than atheroschlerosis?

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vasospasm of coronary arteries, myocardial trauma from internal or external forces, structural disease, congenital abnormalities, dec O2 supply (d/t acute blood loss, anemia, low BP) and inc O2 demand (rapid HR, thyrotoxicosis, or use of cocaine)

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If angina is severe, results in ?

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MI

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Consistently low CO leads to?

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HF; or may even cause sudden cardiac death

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What do primary and secondary prevention of CAD mean?

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•Primary prev = preventing CAD; secondary prev = preventing progression of CAD

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Signs and symptoms of CAD?

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  • Chest pain primarily
  • SOB possible
  • Women found to have some instead of/in addition to chest pain: dyspnea, nausea, weakness
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Are prodromal symptoms usually seen in CAD?

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Prodromal symptoms may occur (angine few hrs to days before acute episode), or major coronary event may be first indication

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Prodromal symtoms =?

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early symptom (or set of symptoms) that might indicate the start of a disease before specific symptoms occur

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How are signs and symptoms of angina brought on?

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•Brought on by physical exertion, cold, eating heavy meal (less blood + O2 available for heart as goes to mesenteries)
and stress (release catecholamines, inc BP, HR, myocardial workload)
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Sensations felt in angina?

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  • May feel mild indigestion up to a choking or heavy sensation in the upper chest - ranges from discomfort to agonizing pain, severe apprehension, feeling of impending death.
  • The pt often feels tightness or a heavy, choking, or strangling sensation.
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Where is angina felt?

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• The pain is deep in the chest behind the sternum; it can also radiate to the neck, jaw, shoulders, and inner aspects of upper arms, usually the left arm.

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Associated symptoms with angina?

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•A feeling of weakness or numbness in the arms, wrists, and hands; SOB, pallor, diaphoresis, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and anxiety may accompany the pain

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How to tell if angina is unstable? What needs to be done?

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Pt’s with unstable angina are not relieved by rest or nitroglycerin; they need medical intervention.

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How does angina typically differ in the elderly?

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• In elderly: dimished responses of neurotransmitters means may not experience typical → dyspnea + diaphoresis more often presenting symptom; pain usually in arms not chest, can have “silent” CAD (no symptoms)

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How does onset of CAD differ in women?

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• Women typically cardiac events 10 yrs later, but more chronic disease, complications + mortality

24
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How to tell if someone has metabolic syndrome? What is this a major risk factor for?

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For CVD

o Exists if have 3 of the following:

  • abdominal obesity (waist >102cm in men, >88cm in women)
  • Elevated triglycerides (> or equal to 150mg/dL)
  • Diminished HDL cholesterol
  • Systemic HTN
  • Elevated fasting glucose
25
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Important areas of PREVENTION in CAD?

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  • Controlling cholesterol abnormalities
  • Smoking cessation
  • Managing HTN
  • Controlling DM (insulin, metfomin)
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Why is smokig cessation important in CAD?

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inc CO in blood, which binds Hg (dec O2 available to heart); inc HR + BP; detrimental vascular response & inc platelet adhesion; esp not recommended in use of contraceptive use (inc risk of CAD and SCD)

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Management of elevated triglyceride levels:

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• weight reduction, limiting fats, sugar, alcohol, smoking, and inc physical activity
•Inc soluble fibre intake (fresh fruit, cereal grains, beggies legumes) → inc excretion of cholesterol
•Physical activity: for av person, 30 mins moderate exercise on most days
- Lipid lowering drugs

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How many doses of nitro can be given?

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3

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Initial nursing interventions for those with angina?

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o Looking for signs of ischemia (get pt hx of these signs)
o PQRST assessment – how often? Etc…does nitro help? How many doses required? Does it last?
o Get to rest, sit semi-fowler position, vitals, look for resp distress
o Nitro – up to 3 doses (each time monitor BP, HR, and ECG
o O2 admin (usually 2-4L nc)
o Anxiety + stress reducing technqiues; discuss condition and tx to reduce fear
o Pain prevention + teaching self-care (p. 804 med surg)

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Target O2 values in medical interventions?

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• O2 administration: normal taget >93% (>90% in COPD)

31
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Nitro: how does this help with angina?

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o Dilates veins: Less blood back to heart → dec preload
o High dose dilates arteries: reduces afterload → less work → less O2 requirements of myocardium –> less ischemia –> less pain

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How can nitro be given?

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Given sublingual tablet or spray, oral capsule, topical agent (patch), or IV

33
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When would an individual switch to a nitro patch (from other methods of admin?)

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Once symptoms are managed

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Titrated does of beta blockers given to what target HR?

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Dose titrated to achieve HR of 50-60bpm

35
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Why are beta blockers contraindicated in those with resp obstruction such as asthma?

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Can cause bronchoconstriction

36
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Effects of ca channel blockers?

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o Slow HR, dec contractility (negative inotrope) → dec workload of heart
o Vasodilation → dec BP + inc coronary artery perfusion

37
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In what condition must Ca channel blockers be taken cautiously? Why?

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oBe careful with first gen Ca blockers for those with HF → dec contractility…have to use certain drugs

38
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Worst side effect or most important thing to monitor for in those taking heparin?

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Bleeding!
and Monitor for HIT (Heparin-Induced-Thrombocytopenia)

Signs of blood loss = low BP, inc HR, dec Hb + HCt

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ASA in pt’s with CAD:

Why?
Typical doses?
Should it be taken with NSAIDS?
Main concern?

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Prevents platelet activation and reduces incidence of MI and death in those with CAD

  • 160-325mg given as soon as angina diagnosis made, then 81-325mg continuous
  • Ensure continue to take even if also taking NSAIDS
  • Main concern: GI upset (??)
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What common term is used to describe the importance of rapid response to MI?

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“Time is muscle”

41
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Signs and symptoms of MI

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chest pain, ½ report no prior symptoms; SOB, indigestion, nausea, anxiety, cool, pale moist skin, inc HR and RR (from SS activation, may be short lived or perisist)

42
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How is a diagnosis for MI made?

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Based on presenting symptoms, EGC, and lab test results

43
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How quickly should an ECG be done when pt admitted with MI? How is monitoring with this completed after?

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should be done w/in 10 minutes of pain or pt arriving

oSerial ECGs done to monitor changes in location, evolution, and resolution of MI

44
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How is an NSTEMI seen in diagnostics?

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NSTEMI has biomarker changes but no ECG changes

45
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Immediate care for MI

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  • Physical rest in bed with backrest elevated or cardiac chair to min discomfort + dyspnea (improves tidal volume with less pressure from abdomen, drainage of upper lung improves, venous return decreases)
  • Reg vitals + resp assessment – encourage deep breathing + frequent position change to prevent fluid buildup
46
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Does CKMB rise immediately with MI?

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No, takes a few hours (peaks at 24hrs or earlier)

47
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What is myoglobin? How long does it take to peak?

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heme protein in muscle (not specific to heart)

inc levels w/in 1-3hrs, peaks 12 hrs after onset of symptoms
**sooner than cardiac-specific CKMB and troponin but not specific…

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Phases of cardiac rehab:

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1) Phase I: Occurs at time of diagnosis of atherosclerisos (may be when admitted for first ACS event) → low level activites + initial education for pt and family → assume can largely resume normal life after MI
2) Phase II: after pt discharged; lasts 4-6wks; supervised exercise program, support and guidance for lifestyle modifications, set short and long term goals, outpatient cardiac rehab classes, etc.
3) Phase III: community-based phase; pt self-directed and no longer supervised

49
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Medical treatment guidelines for pt with MI?

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1) obtain 12 lead ECG w/in 10 minutes
2) Obtain lab data for cardiac biomarkers
3) Obtain other diagnostics to clarify diagnosis
4) Begin routine medical interventions: supplemental O2, nitro, morphine, aspirin (162-325mg), beta-blocker, ACEI (within 24 hrs)
5) Evaluate for indications for reperfusion tx: PCI or fibrinolytic therapy
6) Continuous therapy as indicated: IV heparin or LMWH, clopidogrel (plavix) or ticlopidine (Ticlid), glycoprotein IIb/IIa inhibitor, best rest for min of 12-24hrs

50
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Suspected MI given what drugs?

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aspirin, nitro, morphine, B blocker if can tolerate, and others as indicated

51
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Why might further intervention after thrombolytics be necessary to resolve source of MI?

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o May dissolve thrombus, do not fix underlying athero lesion – may be referred for cardiac catheterization + other invasive interventions

52
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Under what circumstance should thrombolytics not be used?

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o Dissolve ALL clots: should not be used if going to dissolve protective clots (such as those after major sx or hemorrhagic stroke); not used if has bleeding disorder

53
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A pt on thrombolytics should be put on bleeding precautions. what does this mean?

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o Put on bleeding precautions: no IM’s, minimize punctures, hold P after injection longer, prevent tissue trauma

54
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When can troponin I and T be seen after an MI?

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Enzyme detected 2-6 hrs. after

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