diff betqeen angina and heart attack Flashcards

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causes

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

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pain

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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)

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trigger

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

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length of pain

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

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oxygen level

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 Angina: Myocardial hypoxia
 MI: Myocardial anoxia

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reversibility

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 Angina: Reversible
 MI: Irreversible

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