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Angina Pectoris - Coggle Diagram
Angina Pectoris
Treatment
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Monitor pulse/BP, If falls unconscious conduct CPR 
A/B administer oxygen 15L/min
D Nitroglycerin .4 mg every 5 min up to 3x over 15 min
If the patient has never had these symptoms before, even if they subside - discontinue tx and refer to medical provider
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P upright or semi-reclined
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Cause: insufficient blood to heart
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Signs of deterioration Pain does not subside; vital signs are unstable; re-evaluate diagnosis as likely AMI
Emergency care: Angina pectoris is stable, and therefore, treatable in the dental office. If the episode is typical for the pt. and responds similarly to nitroglycerin.
tachycardia (rapid pulse) can lead to Syncope, epinephrine reactions, MI, panic attack, hypertension
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If left untreated, Coronary artery disease (CAD) can result in Angina pectoris or in severe instances acute myocardial infarction (AMI)
The pacemaker is the steady hand guiding your heart through each day, while the cardiac defibrillator is the guardian angel standing ready to keep you safe if your heartbeat becomes dangerously irregular