Unstable Angina

Pathology/Etiology
1. Low oxygen in coronary arteries
  1. Rupture of existing plaque in coronary arteries
    1. Complete or partial blockage of blood flow
Possible Complications
1. Myocardial infarction (death of heart muscle cells)
Treatment
1. Sugery
2. Drug therapy
  1. Increase oxygen suuply
    1. Nitroglycerin
  2. Decrease oxygen demand of the heart
3. Lifestyle
Diagnostic Tests
Nursing management
1. Patient teaching
  1. Proper order, timing and use of medication
  2. Appropriate lifestyle choices including low fat diet, avoiding tobacco smoke and alcohol
2. pre-op/post op
3. Acute treatment
  1. Ensure airway patent
    1. Apply oxygen by nasal cannula or non-rebreather to ensure adequate oxygen perfusion
      1. morphine to reduce pain
Clinical Manifestations
1. Signs
2. Symptoms
Risk Factors
1. Non-modifiable
  1. Family History
2. Modifiable
  1. Smoking
  2. Alcohol consumption
  3. proportion of fat in diet
  4. Controll of co-morbity: ex. diabetes

Zusammenfassung der Ressource

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