pericarditis vs acute ischemia pain Flashcards
1
Q
onset
A
Peri: more often sudden
Acute Isch: usually gradual
2
Q
main location
A
Peri: substernal or left precordial
Acute Isch: substernal or left precordial or zone of radiation
3
Q
radiation
A
Peri: ischemic regions + trapezius
Acute Isch: shoulders, arm, neck, jaw, back
4
Q
quality
A
Peri: sharp, stabbing, ache, dull & oppressive
Acute Isch: heavy pressure, burning
5
Q
inspiration
A
Peri: worse
Acute Isch: no effect
6
Q
duration
A
Peri: persistent, may wax & wean
Acute Isch: intermittent, <30 mins
7
Q
body movements
A
Peri: increased pain
Acute Isch: no effect
8
Q
posture
A
Peri: improved w/ sitting & leaning forward, worse on recumbency
Acute Isch: no effect or improvement w/ sitting
9
Q
nitroglycerin
A
Peri: no effect
Acute Isch: usually relief
