CHD Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 ways in which CHD can present clinically?
A
Sudden cardiac death (SCD)
Chronic stable angina
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
Cardiac muscle dysfunction (HF)
2
Q
What are the 4 indicators of ACS?
A
Unstable angina
STEMI
Non-STEMI
3
Q
What are the 2 main characteristics of STABLE angina?
A
Known level of “work” or activity that brings on sx
Sx relieved by rest, reduction in intensity of work, or SL nitro
