diff betqeen angina and heart attack

Question 1

causes

Answer 1

a - atherosclerosis
h -atherosclerosis - vasospasm - in the veins

Question 2

pain

Answer 2

Angina: Severe, central, retrosternal, crushing, possibly radiating to jaw, neck, back, and arm(s)
MI: Severe, central, retrosternal, crushing, possibly radiating to jaw, neck, back, and arm(s)

Question 3

trigger

Answer 3

 Angina: Exertion
 MI: Plaque rupture causing thrombus formation

Question 4

length of pain

Answer 4

 Angina: Self-limiting, relieved by rest or GTN
 MI: Lasts > 20 mins, not relieved by rest or GTN

Question 5

oxygen level

Answer 5

 Angina: Myocardial hypoxia
 MI: Myocardial anoxia

Question 6

reversibility

Answer 6

 Angina: Reversible
 MI: Irreversible