Exam 2: CP Flashcards
minimally lasting substernal cp that is worsened by exertion and alleviated by nitro
angina pectoris
What is the differences between cervical angina and angina pectoris
cervical angina is a pseudoangina in that it mimics the symptomology of angina but is caused by cervical movement, cough/sneeze, and lateral head movement. Exertion does not precipitate sxs
difference between variant angina and angina pectoris
variant angina is precipitated by vasospasm and not exertion
angina pectoris is d/t precipitated by exertion
Variant angina commonly occurs at rest and during sleep
Angina pectoris does not occur at rest
Precipitating factors of angina pectoris
Exertion, cold exposure, emotional stress, sexual activity
The patient complains of left sided chest pain with a protracted duration. The patient has had a recent viral infection
pericarditis
CP that worsens with tight garments and is alleviated by flatus and nitro
gas entrapment syndrome
the patient complains of sticky cp that lasts for several hours and usually occurs at rest
mitro valve prolapse
The patient complaints of CP that got worse with nitro but stated it was better when he squatted
HCM
the patient complains of sharp chest pain that lasts for a only a few seconds and occurs every time the patient sneezes
cervicodorsal arthritis
Chest pain that is usually has a sticky or sharp quality
MVP, cervicodorsal arthritis, chest wall syndrome, pericarditis
the patient complains of chest pain the occurred after ingesting alcohol or cold liquids
esophageal spasm
Chest pain that is relieved by antacids
GERD
The patient complains of sharp chest and has local tenderness on palpation
chest wall syndrome
What is water brash associated with
GERD
The patient complains of a sticky chest pain. on physical exam you notice a clicking/late systolic murmur. what do you expect
MVP
