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Angina Pectoris Screen Shot 2023-01-19 at 11.30.31 AM - Coggle Diagram
Angina Pectoris
Causes
Insufficient blood supply to
cardiac muscle
PABCD Treatment
P: upright/ semi-reclining
A/B: administer oxygen
C: monitor pusle
Administer: nitroglycerin 0.2-0.6 mg
sublingually repeat in 5 minutes x 3
Emergency care
provide emotional support
place patient in restful, comfortable position
Supply oxygen @
high flow rate (15 L/minute)
assist the pt w/medication
(nitroglycerin)
Recovery/Deterioration Signs
Recovery:
pain subsides;
vital signs remain stable
Deterioration:
pain does not subside
vitals are unstabled
revaluate diagnosis to be AMI
call EMS
Symptoms
Pain in chest/ jaw or teeth
Vital signs satisfactory
Nausea/Shortness of breath
Early symp-
indigestion
Difference between
Angina& AMI
AP: myocardial ischemia from
inadequate blood to heart by coronary vessels
AMI: necrosis portion of myocardium due
total/partial occlusion of coronary artery
