pericarditis vs acute ischemia pain

Question 1

onset: peri vs acute isch

Answer 1

Peri: more often sudden
Acute Isch: usually gradual

Question 2

main location: peri vs acute isch

Answer 2

Peri: substernal or left precordial
Acute Isch: substernal or left precordial or zone of radiation

Question 3

radiation: peri vs acute isch

Answer 3

Peri: ischemic regions + trapezius
Acute Isch: shoulders, arm, neck, jaw, back

Question 4

quality: peri vs acute isch

Answer 4

Peri: sharp, stabbing, ache, dull & oppressive
Acute Isch: heavy pressure, burning

Question 5

inspiration: peri vs acute isch

Answer 5

Peri: worse
Acute Isch: no effect

Question 6

duration: peri vs acute isch

Answer 6

Peri: persistent, may wax & wean
Acute Isch: intermittent, <30 mins

Question 7

body movements: peri vs acute isch

Answer 7

Peri: increased pain
Acute Isch: no effect

Question 8

posture: peri vs acute isch

Answer 8

Peri: improved w/ sitting & leaning forward, worse on recumbency
Acute Isch: no effect or improvement w/ sitting

Question 9

nitroglycerin: peri vs acute isch

Answer 9

Peri: no effect
Acute Isch: usually relief