Unstable Angina Flashcards
1
Q
what is unstable angina
A
myocardial ischaemia at rest/ minimal exertion IN THE ABSENCE of acute cardiomyocyte injury/ necrosis
2
Q
what are the characteristics of unstable angina
A
prolonged chest pain (>20 mins)
angina that is longer, more frequent or more severe
3
Q
what are the main presenting symptoms of unstable angina
A
chest pain,
less common; sweating, epigastric pain, dyspnoea, syncope
4
Q
what are some risk factors for unstable angina
A
DM, obesity, hyperlipidaemia, hypertension
5
Q
some investigations for unstable angina
A
ECG, troponin, CXR, FBC, LFTs, blood glucose and CRP
6
Q
treatment for unstable angina
A
aspirin or clopidogrel
