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Prinzmetal’s Angina
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Pain in the chest caused by a pure coronary vasospasm.
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Nitrate Tolerance
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Diminished hemodynamic and therapeutic effect on the same dose of nitrate, associated with chronic administration.
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Troponin
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a protein found in muscle tissue that binds calcium ions and is involved in contraction. It is released when damage to the heart muscle occurs, as well.
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Acute myocardial infarction
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Involves death of the myocardium usually due to prolonged ischemic (>30 minutes). Damage is irreversible and results in fibrous scar formation.
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Angina Pectoris
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A clinical syndrome characterized by pain or discomfort primarily to the chest, but may also be described in the jaw, shoulder, back, or arm. Most commonly due to heart disease.
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Angiography
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x-ray examination of blood vessels following an injection of radiopaque substance
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dual antiplatelet therapy
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When two antiplatelet agents work synergistically through different mechanisms to prevent platelet activation and aggregation from occurring, typically aspirin and clopidogrel or ticlopidine
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Any vascular disorder that narrows or occludes coronary arteries. Usually a manifestation of atherosclerosis
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Unstable angina
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New onset of angina, which is more severe, frequent, or prolonged in nature. Often occurring at rest and not associated with exertion.
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PCI
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Percutaneous coronary intervention or Primary coronary intervention (per Dipiro)
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