Question

Cardiac emergencies notes in angina pectoris

Answer 1

Cardiac Emergencies ... Angina Pectoris- a pain in the chest; Acute myocardial infarction- heart muscle that dies due to oxygen ..

Answer 2

ANSWER :-

"Angina pectoris" can simply be defined as a severe pain that usually accompanies myocardial ischaemia.

Extra Information :-

• Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort which is triggered by the reduced flow of blood to the cardiac muscles.

• Angina is considered to be symptom of "Coronary artery disease".

• Angina is typically described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest.

• Angina usually occurs during exertion, when the heart demands more oxygen.

• The pain caused due to Angina, generally disappears with proper rest.

• Angina is relatively common but in some cases, it can be hard to distinguish it from other types of chest pain, such as the pain caused due to indigestion.