Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Question 1

Angina

Answer 1

Nitroglycerin (sublingual) has been effective in preventing & treating anginal attacks. however, keep in mind that it can cause a drop in BP

Educate:
-"triggering" factors:
 =cold wind
 =emotional stress
 =strenuous activity
 =anemia
 =tachycardia
 =arrhythmias
 =hyperthyroidism

Acupuncture & other complementary practices have been shown to reduce the frequency & severity of angina attacks

Question 2

Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Answer 2

has it’s own deck