diff betqeen angina and heart attack Flashcards
1
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causes
A
a - atherosclerosis
h -atherosclerosis - vasospasm - in the veins
2
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pain
A
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)
3
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trigger
A
Angina: Exertion
MI: Plaque rupture causing thrombus formation
4
Q
length of pain
A
Angina: Self-limiting, relieved by rest or GTN
MI: Lasts > 20 mins, not relieved by rest or GTN
5
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oxygen level
A
Angina: Myocardial hypoxia
MI: Myocardial anoxia
6
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reversibility
A
Angina: Reversible
MI: Irreversible