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Angina
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Angina Pectoris
Character, Location and Radiation : Substernal or retrosternal pain spreading across the chest, may radiate to inside of arm, neck, or jaw. Duration: 5-15minutes Precipitating events: Usually related to exertion, emotion, eating, cold Relieving Measures: Rest, nitroglycerin, oxygen |
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Mycardial Infarction
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Myocardial Infarction:
Character, Location and Radiation: Substernal pain or pain over precordium, may spread widely throughout the chest. Pain in the shoulders and hands may be present. Duration: Longer than 15 minutes Precipitating events: Occurs spontaneously but may be sequela to unstable angina Relieving Measures: Morphine sulfate, sucessfull reperfusion of blocked coronary artery. |
