Angina Pectoris Overview

A set of flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to Angina Pectoris, including types, signs & symptoms, and treatment interventions.

Angina Pectoris

Chest pain associated with ischemia due to narrowing of at least one major coronary artery.

Stable Angina

Predictable chest pain that occurs with exertion such as exercise or strenuous activity.

Unstable Angina

Preinfarction angina that is more common than stable angina or Prinzmetal's angina.

Prinzmetal's Angina

Variant angina that occurs with pain at rest due to coronary artery vasospasm.

Signs & Symptoms of Angina

Chest pain relieved by rest and nitroglycerin.

Reperfusion Procedures

Medical interventions aimed at restoring blood flow to the heart, such as bypass surgery or PCI.

Nitrates

Vasodilators like nitroglycerin that reduce pain caused by ischemia, usually administered sublingually.

Calcium Channel Blockers

Medications that relax blood vessels, increase oxygen supply to the heart, and decrease the workload of the heart.

Antiplatelets/Anticoagulants

Medications that prevent platelet aggregation and thrombosis, thereby reducing myocardial oxygen consumption.

Beta Blockers

Medications that reduce myocardial oxygen consumption by lowering heart rate and contractility.