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Flashcards in CHD Deck (3)
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1
Q

What are the 4 ways in which CHD can present clinically?

A

Sudden cardiac death (SCD)
Chronic stable angina
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
Cardiac muscle dysfunction (HF)

2
Q

What are the 4 indicators of ACS?

A

Unstable angina
STEMI
Non-STEMI

3
Q

What are the 2 main characteristics of STABLE angina?

A

Known level of “work” or activity that brings on sx

Sx relieved by rest, reduction in intensity of work, or SL nitro