SIHD & Angina Flashcards
What is angina?
it is a condition marked by severe pain in the chest, often also spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck, owing to an inadequate blood supply to the heart
basically describe what angina is
chest pain or pressure
what is angina usually due to?
not enough blood flow to the heart muscle, it is due to obstruction or spasm of the coronary arteries
what can angina be classed as?
chest pain due to heart disease
is angina a disease or a condition
it is a condition
what is a probable symptom of coronary heart disease?
angina
when does stable angina most often occur?
it occurs with activity or emotional stress
what is stable angina?
it is a predictable pattern of chest pain
is stable angina life threatening?
it is not life threatening on its own
what is stable angina a serious warning sign of?
that you are at increased risk of developing a life threatening heart attack or stroke
when do some people develop unstable angina?
after previously having stable angina, however some people experience unstable angina with no history of having angina before
why is the diagnosis of stable angina important?
it is important as stable angina may eventually lead to a heart attack
what is more serious between stable and unstable angina?
unstable angina, although stable angina can be painful and uncomfortable
what are both types of angina usually signs of?
an underlying heart condition, so it is important to see your doctor as soon as you have symptoms
what can improve angina symptoms
several medications
