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What is the primary characteristic of angina pectoris?
What is the primary characteristic of angina pectoris?
- Pain or pressure in the anterior chest (correct)
- Pain in the lower back
- Episodes of coughing
- Episodes of nausea
What causes angina pectoris?
What causes angina pectoris?
- Insufficient coronary blood flow (correct)
- Decreased myocardial demand for oxygen
- Excessive oxygen supply
- Increased oxygen supply
What happens when there is a blockage in a coronary artery?
What happens when there is a blockage in a coronary artery?
- Decreased demand for oxygen
- Increased flow through the coronary arteries
- Ischemia results (correct)
- Normal blood flow to the heart
What is usually associated with angina pectoris?
What is usually associated with angina pectoris?
What does the myocardium do to meet its continuous demands?
What does the myocardium do to meet its continuous demands?
When does angina pectoris occur?
When does angina pectoris occur?
What happens when the need for oxygen exceeds the supply?
What happens when the need for oxygen exceeds the supply?
What is the most common cause of angina pectoris?
What is the most common cause of angina pectoris?
What happens to the myocardium when demand for oxygen increases?
What happens to the myocardium when demand for oxygen increases?
What results from a blockage in a coronary artery?
What results from a blockage in a coronary artery?
What occurs during angina pectoris?
What occurs during angina pectoris?
What causes episodes or paroxysms of pain or pressure in the chest?
What causes episodes or paroxysms of pain or pressure in the chest?
What is one factor associated with typical anginal pain?
What is one factor associated with typical anginal pain?
Which area of the body can the pain from ischemia of the heart muscle typically radiate to?
Which area of the body can the pain from ischemia of the heart muscle typically radiate to?
What is a characteristic of angina in terms of its response to rest or nitroglycerin administration?
What is a characteristic of angina in terms of its response to rest or nitroglycerin administration?
What may be the presenting symptom of angina in older adults?
What may be the presenting symptom of angina in older adults?
What diagnostic tool may show changes indicative of ischemia in a patient with angina?
What diagnostic tool may show changes indicative of ischemia in a patient with angina?
What is the primary objective of the medical management of angina?
What is the primary objective of the medical management of angina?
What may be used to restore the blood supply to the myocardium in reperfusion procedures for angina?
What may be used to restore the blood supply to the myocardium in reperfusion procedures for angina?
What is the normal oxygen saturation level (SpO2) on room air monitored by pulse oximetry?
What is the normal oxygen saturation level (SpO2) on room air monitored by pulse oximetry?
In what situation is oxygen therapy usually initiated for angina?
In what situation is oxygen therapy usually initiated for angina?
What is a possible diagnostic procedure for older patients with suspected CAD?
What is a possible diagnostic procedure for older patients with suspected CAD?
What may be a symptom experienced by a patient with angina due to autonomic neuropathy?
What may be a symptom experienced by a patient with angina due to autonomic neuropathy?
What might provoke an attack of unstable angina, unlike typical anginal pain?
What might provoke an attack of unstable angina, unlike typical anginal pain?
What is the primary goal of the medical management of angina?
What is the primary goal of the medical management of angina?
Which factor is associated with typical anginal pain?
Which factor is associated with typical anginal pain?
What is a common symptom experienced by a patient with angina due to autonomic neuropathy?
What is a common symptom experienced by a patient with angina due to autonomic neuropathy?
What characteristic of angina pectoris distinguishes it from unstable angina?
What characteristic of angina pectoris distinguishes it from unstable angina?
What is a symptom that may accompany the pain from ischemia of the heart muscle?
What is a symptom that may accompany the pain from ischemia of the heart muscle?
What diagnostic tool may show changes indicative of ischemia in a patient with angina?
What diagnostic tool may show changes indicative of ischemia in a patient with angina?
When is oxygen therapy usually initiated for angina?
When is oxygen therapy usually initiated for angina?
What may provoke an attack of unstable angina, unlike typical anginal pain?
What may provoke an attack of unstable angina, unlike typical anginal pain?
What is the most common symptom experienced by older adults with angina?
What is the most common symptom experienced by older adults with angina?
What occurs during angina pectoris?
What occurs during angina pectoris?
What is associated with increased risk of adverse reactions in older adults when used for managing angina?
What is associated with increased risk of adverse reactions in older adults when used for managing angina?
What is the underlying cause of angina pectoris?
What is the underlying cause of angina pectoris?
What is the most common association with angina pectoris?
What is the most common association with angina pectoris?
What occurs when there is a blockage in a coronary artery?
What occurs when there is a blockage in a coronary artery?
When does angina occur?
When does angina occur?
What is the primary objective of the medical management of angina?
What is the primary objective of the medical management of angina?
What might provoke an attack of unstable angina?
What might provoke an attack of unstable angina?
What is the characteristic response of angina to rest or nitroglycerin administration?
What is the characteristic response of angina to rest or nitroglycerin administration?
What diagnostic tool may show changes indicative of ischemia in a patient with angina?
What diagnostic tool may show changes indicative of ischemia in a patient with angina?
What may be used to restore the blood supply to the myocardium in reperfusion procedures for angina?
What may be used to restore the blood supply to the myocardium in reperfusion procedures for angina?
