Stable Angina Flashcards
Definition of stable angina?
Stable angina is a narrowing of coronary arteries that supply the heart with blood and oxygen. The narrowing causes decrease blood flow to myocardium, Meaning during demand theres insufficient blood.
Symptoms of both stable and unstable angina?
Constricting pain
Pain in jaws/arms
what are specific symptoms of Stable angina?
Relieved by rest
Relieved by GTN
What are specific symptoms of Unstable Angina
Symptoms are random even at rest
What is the gold standard investigation for stable angina?
CT coronary angiography
What are baseline investigations for stable angina?
Physical examination
ECG
FBC
U + E
LFTS
Lipid profile
TFTS
HBA1C
What gives immediate relief of symptoms for angina?
GTN spray ( glyceryl trinitrate)
Use when symptoms happen
It causes vasodilation
If still in pain call ambulance
How to prevent symptoms of angina?
Beta BLOCKERS
CA channel blockers (AMLODIPINE)
Secondary prevention of
Asprin