week seven Flashcards
what is coronary artery disease
a pathologic condition caused by lack of oxygen to the tissue
what is arterial plaque composed of
cholesterol, lipids, platelets, calcium, and cellular debris
are females or males more common
males
what race has the highest mortality rate
african americans
what percentage of diabetics die from cad
75%
macroangiopathy
damage done to large blood vessels in diabetics from atherosclerosis
what is angina pectoris
inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart, induced by an increased demand for oxygen
what are the three forms of angina
stable, unstable, variant (prinzmetal)
what is the most common form of angina
stable
what induced stable angina
stress or physical activity
how long does the discomfort last for stable angina
1-15 mins
how long can unstable angina last for
up to 30 mins
when does variant angina happen
spontaneously, while at rest or odd hours at night or day
symptoms of ami
chest pain lasting 20 mins or longer, middle of chest pain
