Heart Attack and Its Management
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This document discusses symptoms and management of various types of chest pain including angina pectoris, myocardial ischemia, gastroesophageal reflux, and costochondritis. Angina pectoris presents as tight chest pain brought on by exertion and relieved by rest. Myocardial ischemia causes longer lasting squeezing chest pain and can cause permanent heart damage. Management of potential heart attacks includes calling emergency services, administering oxygen and aspirin, and using nitroglycerin.
Heart Attack and Its Management
- 1. Lee, Christian Rafael C. DMD3A Heart attackssss
- 3. Angina Pectoris Description/Symptoms: – Usually presenting tight, dull, or heavy chest discomfort. – Retrosternal or left-sided, radiating to the left arm, neck, jaw, or back. – Associated with exertion or emotional stress (SA) and relieved within several minutes by rest. – Studies show that 64% of all unstable anginas occur between 10 PM and 8 AM when patients are at rest.
- 4. Myocardial Ischemia Description/Symptoms • Described as a squeezing sensation, with a feeling of heaviness on the chest. • Causes permanent damage to the cardiac muscle. • Lasts longer.
- 7. Management • Call for emergency (911) (117) • Oxygen • Aspirin • Nitroglycerin
- 8. SUSPECTING?
- 9. Gastroesophageal Reflux Description/Symptoms • Pain resulting from gastric reflux into the esophagus because of chair position. • Heartburn • Regurgitation • Dysphagia Management • Should improve when the patient sits up and is given an antacid.
- 10. Costochondritis Description/Symptoms • Chest pain is respiratory in origin. • Pain is stimulated by pressure on the thorax. • Pain or tenderness to palpation usually occurs on the sides of the sternum, affects multiple ribs, and is often worsened with coughing, deep breathing, or physical activity.
- 12. Puttin’ my defences up ‘Cause I don’t wanna fall in love If I ever did that I think I’d have a heart attack tHe eND. xD