CAD Flashcards
1
Q
what is CAD
A
Coronary artery disease is narrowing of the coronary arteries limiting blood supply to the heart and causing ischemia
2
Q
risk factors
A
HTN, HLD, DM, SMOKING, FHx <55 y/o
3
Q
cc
A
cp or pressure
worse with exertion, improved with rest or nitroglycerine (NTG)
4
Q
Associated medications
A
asa, ntg, anticogulants
5
Q
Dx by
A
cardiac catheterization or stress test
6
Q
management
A
stress/depression smoking cessation manage htd,dm,hld weight loss exercise
7
Q
name the invasive procedures from least to greatest
A
cardiac catheterization (which is more of a diagnostic procedure)
angioplasty (balloon put in where this plaque)
stent
cabg
