Chest Pain
I have chest pain that goes away with rest
What is Angina?
I took a Nitroglycerin tablet. When can I take one again?
Every 5 minutes up to 3 times
I might cause a heart murmer when I am damaged or have a defect
What is valvular heart disease?
I am given as a subq injection for DVT
What is Lovenox?
This is an invasive procedure that uses a scope to visualize the heart
I have chest pain that gets worse when I lay down and better when I sit up and lean forward.
What is Pericarditis?
I might cause visual disturbances, n/v, arrhytmias, or a headache with toxicity
What is digoxin?
I have shortness of breath and have to sit up on 3 pillows at night, my BNP is greater than 100
What is heart failure?
I am treated by a protocol called MONA
What is an MI?
This study is used to diagnose heart disorders that interfere with cardiac impulses, using 12 electrodes
What is an electrocardiogram? EKG, ECG
I have a history of a heart valve replacement. Now, I have chest pain with flulike symptoms and splinter hemorrhages in my nailbeds.
What is endocarditis?
I work by decreasing the workload of the heart, check BP and apical pulse before giving me
I am caused by untreated Strep and cause carditis with joint pain, chest pain, and fever
What is rheumatic heart disease?
If rest and NTG do not relieve pain, I am called
What is unstable angina?
This is a cardiac marker/protein used to detect an MI. It is elevated and continues to rise.
What is Troponin I?
Im having chest pain with pink frothy sputum and severe respiratory distress.
What is pulmonary edema?
Check PT/INR if taking this anticoagulant
What is Warfarin?
I am the most common cause for a myocardial infarction
What is Atherosclerosis?
If you have this you should monitor daily weights, eat a low sodium diet, and limit fluids.
What is heart failure?
If a patient is taking furosemide (Lasix), they need this checked
What is potassium?
Im having crushing chest pain radiating to my left shoulder and arm unrelieved with rest or postion
What is an MI?
I can be given for an MI if recognized early and I dissolve blood clots
What is a Thrombolytic? Streprokinase?
I am inflammation caused by the formation of a thrombus in a vein
What is thrombophlebitis?
If you have this, the nurse might suggest wearing gloves, reducing stress, avoid smoking, and avoid cold
What is Raynaud's Disease?
If a patient has a suspected stasis ulcer on the leg, the doctor might order this to check for venous insufficiency
What is a doppler? ultrasound?