NSG 223 Hesi final
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1. Angina Pectoris Chest pain from inadequate blood flow to heart.
2. Myocardial Ischemia Insufficient oxygen supply to heart muscle.
3. Transient Pain Pain lasting a few minutes, resolves with rest.
4. Warning Sign Indicates underlying coronary artery disease risk.
5. Atherosclerosis Buildup of plaque in coronary arteries.
6. Coronary Artery Spasm Temporary narrowing of coronary arteries.
7. Coronary Thrombosis Blood clot blocking a coronary artery.
8. Coronary Artery Disease Hardening and narrowing of coronary arteries.
(CAD)
9. Reduced Blood Flow Decreased blood supply to heart muscle.
10. Oxygen Deprivation Lack of oxygen leading to chest pain.
11. Stable Angina Predictable chest pain during exertion or stress.
12. Unstable Angina Unpredictable pain at rest, higher heart attack risk.
13. Variant Angina Caused by coronary artery spasms, often at night.
14. Nitroglycerin Medication used to relieve angina pain.
15. Patient Education Instructions for managing angina symptoms effectively.
16. Emergent Condition Unstable angina requires immediate medical attention.
17. Increased Risk Unstable angina indicates high heart attack risk.
18. Clinical Presentation Symptoms and signs observed during patient assessment.
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19. Patient History Detailed medical history for cardiovascular risk assessment.
20. Physical Examination Assessment of vital signs and heart sounds.
21. Diagnostic Tests Tests like ECG and stress testing for diagnosis.
22. Vital Signs Blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate assessment.
23. Auscultation Listening for heart murmurs or abnormalities.
24. Palpation Feeling for tenderness or pulsations in chest.
25. Inspection Observing for signs of distress or cyanosis.
26. Electrocardiogram (ECG) Records heart's electrical activity to detect abnormalities.
27. Stress Testing Evaluates heart's response to physical exertion or medication.
28. Cardiac Catheterization Invasive procedure to visualize coronary arteries.
29. ECG Recording Documented output of heart's electrical activity.
30. ECG Interpretation Analysis of ECG for heart condition indicators.
31. Exercise Stress Test Monitors heart during treadmill or bike exercise.
32. Pharmacological Stress Uses medication to simulate exercise effects.
Test
33. Cardiac Catheterization Involves inserting a catheter to the heart.
Procedure
34. Contrast Dye Injected for clear visualization during catheterization.
35. Post-Procedure Care Monitoring and recovery instructions after catheterization.
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1. Angina Pectoris Chest pain from inadequate blood flow to heart.
2. Myocardial Ischemia Insufficient oxygen supply to heart muscle.
3. Transient Pain Pain lasting a few minutes, resolves with rest.
4. Warning Sign Indicates underlying coronary artery disease risk.
5. Atherosclerosis Buildup of plaque in coronary arteries.
6. Coronary Artery Spasm Temporary narrowing of coronary arteries.
7. Coronary Thrombosis Blood clot blocking a coronary artery.
8. Coronary Artery Disease Hardening and narrowing of coronary arteries.
(CAD)
9. Reduced Blood Flow Decreased blood supply to heart muscle.
10. Oxygen Deprivation Lack of oxygen leading to chest pain.
11. Stable Angina Predictable chest pain during exertion or stress.
12. Unstable Angina Unpredictable pain at rest, higher heart attack risk.
13. Variant Angina Caused by coronary artery spasms, often at night.
14. Nitroglycerin Medication used to relieve angina pain.
15. Patient Education Instructions for managing angina symptoms effectively.
16. Emergent Condition Unstable angina requires immediate medical attention.
17. Increased Risk Unstable angina indicates high heart attack risk.
18. Clinical Presentation Symptoms and signs observed during patient assessment.
1/5
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19. Patient History Detailed medical history for cardiovascular risk assessment.
20. Physical Examination Assessment of vital signs and heart sounds.
21. Diagnostic Tests Tests like ECG and stress testing for diagnosis.
22. Vital Signs Blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate assessment.
23. Auscultation Listening for heart murmurs or abnormalities.
24. Palpation Feeling for tenderness or pulsations in chest.
25. Inspection Observing for signs of distress or cyanosis.
26. Electrocardiogram (ECG) Records heart's electrical activity to detect abnormalities.
27. Stress Testing Evaluates heart's response to physical exertion or medication.
28. Cardiac Catheterization Invasive procedure to visualize coronary arteries.
29. ECG Recording Documented output of heart's electrical activity.
30. ECG Interpretation Analysis of ECG for heart condition indicators.
31. Exercise Stress Test Monitors heart during treadmill or bike exercise.
32. Pharmacological Stress Uses medication to simulate exercise effects.
Test
33. Cardiac Catheterization Involves inserting a catheter to the heart.
Procedure
34. Contrast Dye Injected for clear visualization during catheterization.
35. Post-Procedure Care Monitoring and recovery instructions after catheterization.
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