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Congestive Heart Failure
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Arellano University
Main
N Group # 40 Cluster 1- IIIDiuretics
Mr. Rogelyn Edrada RN
Clinical Instructor – Ospital ng Sampaloc –
i. INTRODUCTION
CORONARY ARTERY
DISEASE
Also known as Coronary (CAD)
Heart Disease (CHD)
Single largest killer in America as of 2008 (WHO)
AA and Hispanics women have higher CAD risk
factors
CAD risk factors: HTN, smoking, high cholesterol,
ANGINA PECTORIS
Temporary imbalance obesity, DMcoronary
between the
arteries’ ability to supply oxygen and the cardiac
muscle’s demand for oxygen
Ischemia that occurs with angina is limited in
duration and does not cause permanent damage
of tissue
3 types: Stable angina; Unstable angina,
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Group # 40 Cluster 1- IIIDiuretics
Arellano University Mr. Rogelyn Edrada RN
Main Clinical Instructor – Ospital ng Sampaloc –
STABLE ANGINA
Chest discomfort that occurs with moderate to prolonged
exertion in a pattern that is familiar to the client
Frequency, duration and intensity of symptoms remain stable
over the preceding several months
Results in only slight limitation of activity
Associated with stable atherosclerotic plaque
Usually relieved by Nitroglycerin or rest and managed
medically with medication such as calcium channel blockers and
beta=blocking medications
Aspirin
Beta-blockers
Smoking cessation and lowering cholesterol
Diet
Exercise