IHD Flashcards
1
Q
Aetiology of IHD
A
Atheroma in the coronary artery, it constricts blood flow (so less blood and less oxy gets to heart)
2
Q
Why is it bad is atheroma ruptures
A
Thrombosis and MI
3
Q
3 Unmodifiable risk factors of IDH
A
Age, Gender and Family history
4
Q
3 Modifiable risk factors of IHD
A
Hyperlipidaemia (cholesterol), Hypertension, Lack of exercise
5
Q
What is angina pectoris
A
Less oxy perfusion of heart muscles
6
Q
3 symptoms of Angina
A
- Breathlessness
- Strangling in the chest
- Pain in jaw and left arm
7
Q
Why are pt at risk of angina and Mi likely to bleed more?
A
They will be likely taking aspirin which thins blood
8
Q
3 symptoms of MI
A
- Crushing chest pain for >15 mins
- Pain in neck, jaw and left arm
- Nause, vomiting and restlessness
9
Q
3 Signs of MI
A
Grey tinge, Sweat, Tachycardia
10
Q
How do we treat MI
A
O2, GTN and aspirin
