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Angina
Martinez, L. G., Bucher, L., & Gallagher, R. (2012). coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome. In Brown, D., & Edwards, H. (eds.). pp869
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
06/24/2014

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Term
period that myocardium becomes hypoxic
Definition
10 seconds
Term
how does myocardial ischeamia
Definition
when demand for myocardial oxygen exceeds the ability of the coronary arteries to supply the heart with O2
Term
common site of pain with angina
Definition

does not move with change of position

 

indigestion, or burning sensation in the epigastric region

 

sensation may occur in neck and radiate to jawline, shoulders and down the arms. 

 

Often pain between shoulder pain (intrascapular) (is often dismissed, ask in assessment)

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description of angina pain
Definition

unpleasant feeling: constrictive, squeezing, heavy, choking sensation

 

 

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MDT of chronic stable angina
Definition

emphasis on reducton of risk factors 

 

antiplatelet and cholesterol lowering drugs therapy (commonly nitrate therapy to enhance coronary blood flow) 

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