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Angina is chest pain caused by myocardial ischemia (where oxygen demand > supply to the heart). Stable angina includes a stable phase (asymptomatic or symptomatic) that follows unstable angina (UA) or other acute coronary syndromes (ACS).
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Predicts which patients will benefit from prolonged DAPT after coronary stent placement
Canadian Cardiovascular Society guidelines on DAPT therapy
Student Guide
Student Guide
Angina.pdfTest Your Knowledge
Test Your Knowledge
Your patient tells you they are experiencing severe chest pain throughout the day which is unrelieved by rest. How would you classify the severity level for this patient’s angina?
a) Class I
b) Class II
c) Class III
d) Class IV
Which of the following can be a common symptom of angina?
a) Jaw Pain
b) Tremor
c) Constipation
d) Headache
Which of the following are goals of therapy for treating angina?
a) Decrease ischemic symptoms and reduce CV deaths/events
b) Improve exercise capacity
c) Improve quality of life
d) All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for angina?
a) Obesity
b) Smoking
c) Well-controlled hypertension
d) Sedentary lifestyle
Which of the following is recommended as first line for long-term prophylaxis of stable angina.
a) Beta blocker + DHP calcium channel blocker
b) Long-acting nitroglycerin
c) Beta blocker monotherapy
d) Beta blocker + DHP calcium channel blocker + long-acting nitroglycerin
Answer Key
Answer Key
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