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What is a common initial assumption of someone experiencing chest pain for the first time?
What is a common initial assumption of someone experiencing chest pain for the first time?
- It indicates a heart attack
- It is due to indigestion (correct)
- It is related to a respiratory issue
- It is a symptom of anxiety
Which of the following symptoms is associated with sympathetic nervous system (SNS) stimulation due to acute myocardial ischemia?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with sympathetic nervous system (SNS) stimulation due to acute myocardial ischemia?
- Diaphragmatic irritation
- Elevated cardiac enzymes
- Bradycardia
- Cool and clammy skin (correct)
What is the minimum duration of chest pain that may indicate a serious condition such as myocardial infarction?
What is the minimum duration of chest pain that may indicate a serious condition such as myocardial infarction?
- Over an hour
- 15 to 20 minutes (correct)
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 30 to 40 minutes
Which complication is NOT typically associated with acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?
Which complication is NOT typically associated with acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?
Which mechanism can lead to elevated WBC count and increased body temperature during an acute myocardial infarction?
Which mechanism can lead to elevated WBC count and increased body temperature during an acute myocardial infarction?
What is the typical duration of anginal pain?
What is the typical duration of anginal pain?
Which symptom is least likely to be associated with angina in females?
Which symptom is least likely to be associated with angina in females?
What pattern does anginal pain typically follow?
What pattern does anginal pain typically follow?
Which of the following classes of angina indicates the most severe limitations on physical activity?
Which of the following classes of angina indicates the most severe limitations on physical activity?
How long does chest pain associated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) typically last?
How long does chest pain associated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) typically last?
What is a common descriptor of chest pain associated with acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?
What is a common descriptor of chest pain associated with acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?
In contrast to angina, how is the chest pain in acute myocardial infarction characterized?
In contrast to angina, how is the chest pain in acute myocardial infarction characterized?
Which symptom is not associated with acute coronary syndrome?
Which symptom is not associated with acute coronary syndrome?
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Study Notes
Angina
- Cardinal manifestation: chest pain
- Common triggers: physical activity, strong emotions, stress, heavy meals, exposure to cold
- Classic sequence: activity - pain, rest - relief
- Pain descriptors: tightness, squeezing, heavy pressure, constricting sensation
- Pain location: beneath the sternum, radiating to jaw, neck, shoulder, or arm, less commonly in the jaw, epigastric region, or back
- Pain pattern: crescendo-decrescendo, lasting 2-5 minutes, generally relieved by rest
- Other manifestations: dyspnea, pallor, tachycardia, anxiety, fear
- Severity classes:
- Class I: occurs with strenuous or prolonged exertion
- Class II: develops with rapid or prolonged walking or stair climbing
- Class III: significantly limits ordinary physical activities
- Class IV: occurs with minimal exertion or at rest
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- Cardinal manifestation: substernal or epigastric chest pain
- Pain radiation: neck, left shoulder, left arm
- Pain duration: at least 10-20 minutes
- New onset or increasing frequency and severity of anginal pain
- Other symptoms: dyspnea, diaphoresis, pallor, cool skin, tachycardia, hypotension, nausea, dizziness
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
- Cardinal symptom: chest pain, more severe than angina pain
- Pain onset: sudden, not usually associated with activity, continuous
- Common occurrence: early morning
- Chest pain descriptors: crushing, severe, tightness or burning, heavy pressure, squeezing sensation
- Pain location: center of the chest (substernal), radiating to shoulders, neck, jaw, or arms
- Pain duration: more than 15-20 minutes, not relieved by rest or nitroglycerin
- Other symptoms: anxiety, tachycardia, cool, clammy, mottled skin, tachypnea, elevated temperature, increased WBC count, cardiac enzyme release, hyper- or hypotension, heart failure, nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, hypotension, hiccups, sudden death
- Importance of prompt medical attention: first hour after onset of chest pain is a time of increased risk for sudden death
- Complications: dysrhythmias, pump failure, cardiogenic shock, infarct extension, structural defects, pericarditis, Dressler syndrome
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