Cholesterol #s
<200 mg/Dl
What is total cholesterol?
Most common type of angina
Stable Angina
Most sensitive indicator of MI. >6% then not chest pains or angina.
CK-MB
Used to increase blood flow with antiplatelet production
ASA (Aspirin)
2 meds that can not be given at the same time.
Coumadin & Aspirin
WNL for HDL
M: >45 mg/dL
F: >55 mg/dL
Troponin
Used to relieve MI pain
Morphine
What to do? Can I take evening primrose, feverfew, garlic, gingko bilboa, or grapeseed extract?
Not without asking your HCP
Transports cholesterol to the liver from the cells to protect the arterial walls
HDL
occurs with INCREASING frequency, severity, and duration
Unstable/Unpredictable Angina
Earliest marker of injury to cardiac & smooth muscle, gone after 24 hours
Myoglobin
Used to decrease HR, O2 demand, MI size, and increase short/long term survival rates
Beta Blockers and the other B - Bedrest
If I'm taking ASA, what do I need to be aware of with other medications
Do not take with other NSAIDS or OTC drugs containing ASA.
WNL for Triglyerides
Male: 40-160 mg/dL
Female: 35-135 mg/dL
Prinzmetal Angina
Gone 7-10 Days after
Gone 10-14 Days after
Troponin I
Troponin T
Used to decrease ischemia
S/S to report to HCP immediately with ASA and Clopidogrel.
Unusual bleeding and bruising
Transports cholesterol from the liver to the cells where it's deposited on arterial walls.
LDL
Occurs with little to no activity and or stress
Unstable/unpredictable angina
Increases with damage to cardiac and skeletal muscle. Tells the size of the infarction
CK(CPK)
m: 55-170 units/L
F: 30-135 units/L
Used to decrease spasms and O2 demand
Nitroglycerine
How many times can I take Nitro?
3 times over 15 minute period.