heart attack Flashcards
1
Q
what is a heart attack
A
when coronary arteries narrowed by plaque
blood flow may become sticky and clot
and block blood supply to part of heart
2
Q
where can it spread to
A
arms
jaw
neck
back
tummy
3
Q
what can pax get a sense of
A
impending doom
4
Q
treatment
A
recline seat
get defib
po call ml
loosen clothes open air vent
5
Q
what may ml request flow
A
ecg found on cardiosecur app on ipad
6
Q
what are the difference in pains in angina and heart attack
A
angina=tight, dull, heavy
heart attack=pressure, heavy,tight, squeezing
