Question

Name 2 factors differentiating a stable from an unstable Angina

Answer 1

Angina pectoris is a clinical syndrome of IHD resulting from transient myocardial ischemia.

* Stable angina

- Most common type.

- Occurs when the heart is working harder than usual.

- Stable angina has a regular pattern. ( " Pattern " refers to how often the angina occurs, how severe It is, and what factors trigger it. )

- The pain usually goes away a few minutes after you rest or take your angina medicine.

- Stable angina isn't a heart attack, but it suggests that a heart attack is more likely to happen in the future.

* Unstable Angina

- Unstable angina doesn't follow a pattern.

- It may occur more often and be more severe than stable angina.

- It also can occur with or without physical exertion, and rest or medicine may not relieve the pain.

- Unstable angina is very dangerous and requires emergency treatment.

- This type of angina is a sign that a heart attack may happen soon.