Ischemic Heart Disease Flashcards

1
Q

What does angina feel like?

A

Pressing, squeezing, heaviness, a weight

Radiates to arm(s), neck, jaw and teeth

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2
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When do you get angina?

A

Exertion, stress, cold wind, after meals

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3
Q

GI differentials of chest pain

A

Reflux
Peptic ulcer pain
Oesophageal spasm
Biliary colic

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4
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MSK differentials of chest pain

A

Injury, location, tender, prolonged, exac. by moving area,

Nerve root pain, character, prolonged

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5
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Central chest pain, posture related

i.e relieved when sitting forward

A

Pericarditis!

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6
Q

Pleuritic pain is exacerbated by what?

A

Breathing, sharp catching and focal pain

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7
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Pain of dissection of aorta

A

Tearing, excruciating, severe then eases

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8
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Gold standard for looking at coronary heart disease

A

Angiography

-can give follow-in angioplasty
-risk 1:1000 death, stroke
Radiation
Contrast: renal dysfunction, rash, nausea

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