Coronary heart disease (Angina, MI)

Question 1

Give an example of a CCB not used in Angina and MI and WHY?

Answer 1

Nifedipine as causes reflex Tachycardia

Question 2

What is CHD and how is it different in stable and un stable angina

Answer 2

it is the build up of fatty plague in the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
in stable angina, theres build up of plague meanwhile for unstable the build up plague is ruptured

Question 3

Describe PCI

Answer 3

Percutaneous coronary intervention
- Stents placed in narrowed coronary artery
- Stent is expanded increasing arterial diameter and blood flow