Notes in 01_Stable Angina

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Angina}} is {{c2::a narrowing of the coronary arteries that reduces blood flow to the myocardium in times of high demand, e.…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Stable Angina}} {{c1::Constricting chest pain with or without radiation to jaw or arms}} {{c1::Occurs on exertion}} {{c1::Reliev…
Published	02/10/2024	Degree of Stenosis in Stable Angina is {{c1:: 50-75}}% of vessel lumen
Published	02/10/2024	When is Angina called Stable or Unstable? {{c1::“Stable” Angina when symptoms are always relieved by rest or glyceryl trinitrate (GTN)}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	A {{c2::midline sternotomy scar}} is a sign of a cardiothoracic procedure known as {{c1::coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Scars around the brachial and femoral arteries}} are a sign of a cardiothoracic procedure known as {{c1::primary coronary intervention (PCI)}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Scars along the inner calves}} are a sign of a cardiothoracic procedure known as {{c1::saphenous vein harvesting}}
Published	02/10/2024	Non-Invasive Investigations for Diagnosis of Stable Angina {{c1::Myocardial perfusion imaging}} {{c1::Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT)}}
Published	02/10/2024	A positive Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT) means that there is {{c1::typical angina symptoms are seen on exertion}}
Published	02/10/2024	Gold Standard Investigation of Stable Angina is {{c1::CT Coronary Angiography}}
Published	02/10/2024	Immediate Symptomatic Relief of Stable Angina is by {{c1::Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) spray}}
Published	02/10/2024	First-line Treatment of Stable Angina {{c1::Beta blocker (e.g. bisoprolol)}} {{c1::Calcium channel blocker (e.g. amlodipine)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Caution with usage of Beta blocker (e.g. bisoprolol) for Stable Angina if the patient is {{c1::asthmatic}}
Published	02/10/2024	Second-line Treatment of Stable Angina{{c1::Combination of CCB and Beta blocker}}{{c1::Long acting nitrates (e.g. isosorbide mononitrate)}}{{c1::Ivabr…
Published	02/10/2024	Drug used for Stable AnginaName: {{c1::Ivabradine}}Class: {{c2::Sinus node inhibitor (If channel blocker)}}Action: {{c2::Reduces sinus node rate …
Published	02/10/2024	Drug used for Stable AnginaName: {{c1::Nicorandil}}Class: {{c2::Potassium channel activator}}Action: {{c2::Activates ATP sensitive K+ channels al…
Published	02/10/2024	Drug used for Stable AnginaName: {{c1::Ranolazine}}Class: {{c2::Late Na+ current inhibitor}}Action: {{c2::Inhibits persistent or late inward sodi…
Published	02/10/2024	Surgical Management of Stable Angina (if persisting symptoms){{c1::Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)}}{{c1::Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)…
Published	02/10/2024	Describe the procedure known as Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) {{c1::Offered to patients with proximal or extensive disease on CT coron…
Published	02/10/2024	Describe the procedure known as Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) {{c1::Offered to patients with severe stenosis}} {{c1::Opening the chest alon…
Published	02/10/2024	Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Known as {{c1::4A's}} {{c1::A – Aspirin (plus a second antiplatelet e.g. clopidogrel)}} …
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