🫀Angina vs. MI 🫀 🔴Angina = inadequate oxygen sent to the heart muscle due to narrowing of the coronary arteries. This causes *ischemia* – may be precipitated by exertion, exercise, or stress. Angina should be relieved by rest and nitroglycerin. ⭐Patients with history of angina should be encouraged to carry nitroglycerin tablets with them at all times (in their bag, purse, etc.) should chest pain occur Blockage/occlusion of a major vessel = NO blood flow, leading to an infarct (myocardial infa
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🫀Angina vs. MI 🫀 🔴Angina = inadequate oxygen sent to the heart muscle due to narrowing of the coronary arteries. This causes *ischemia* – may be precipitated by exertion, exercise, or stress. Angina should be relieved by rest and nitroglycerin. ⭐Patients with history of angina should be encouraged to carry nitroglycerin tablets with them at all times (in their bag, purse, etc.) should chest pain occur Blockage/occlusion of a major vessel = NO blood flow, leading to an infarct (myocardial infa
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