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What is the main cause of coronary artery disease?
What is the main cause of coronary artery disease?
Which clinical syndrome is usually characterized by episodes of pain or pressure in the anterior chest?
Which clinical syndrome is usually characterized by episodes of pain or pressure in the anterior chest?
What is usually associated with a significant obstruction of a major coronary artery?
What is usually associated with a significant obstruction of a major coronary artery?
What results from insufficient flow in coronary arteries?
What results from insufficient flow in coronary arteries?
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What is the most common risk factor for coronary artery disease?
What is the most common risk factor for coronary artery disease?
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In which layer of the artery does atheroma result in diminished patency?
In which layer of the artery does atheroma result in diminished patency?
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What is a potential nursing diagnosis mentioned in the text?
What is a potential nursing diagnosis mentioned in the text?
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How can a nurse help reduce anxiety in a patient, according to the text?
How can a nurse help reduce anxiety in a patient, according to the text?
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What is an important management strategy for decreased myocardial perfusion as per the text?
What is an important management strategy for decreased myocardial perfusion as per the text?
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What is a key reason for checking skin temperature and peripheral pulses frequently, as mentioned in the text?
What is a key reason for checking skin temperature and peripheral pulses frequently, as mentioned in the text?
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What does administering oxygen aim to achieve in the context provided?
What does administering oxygen aim to achieve in the context provided?
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Why is attention to fluid volume status important in managing potential impaired gas exchange?
Why is attention to fluid volume status important in managing potential impaired gas exchange?
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What can cause vasoconstriction and an elevated blood pressure, leading to an increased oxygen demand?
What can cause vasoconstriction and an elevated blood pressure, leading to an increased oxygen demand?
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Which symptom is commonly associated with angina pectoris?
Which symptom is commonly associated with angina pectoris?
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What can reduce the blood supply available to the heart muscle, by increasing blood flow to the mesenteric area for digestion?
What can reduce the blood supply available to the heart muscle, by increasing blood flow to the mesenteric area for digestion?
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Which medical condition can interfere with neuroreceptors and lead to a decreased sensation of pain in patients with angina?
Which medical condition can interfere with neuroreceptors and lead to a decreased sensation of pain in patients with angina?
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What symptom is often felt deep in the chest behind the upper or middle third of the sternum in cases of angina pectoris?
What symptom is often felt deep in the chest behind the upper or middle third of the sternum in cases of angina pectoris?
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Which risk factor for coronary artery disease is associated with atherosclerosis and elevated blood pressure?
Which risk factor for coronary artery disease is associated with atherosclerosis and elevated blood pressure?
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