Angina is chest pain caused due to decreased blood flow to the heart. Cold temperature and emotional stress are triggering factors. It is treated by taking anti-angina medications, such as Nitrates and Aspirin.
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Can we prepare to move a patient 24 hours after an angina attack?
Query: Hi doctor, Can we mobilize a patient who had angina 24 hours ago? If he is stable, is it fine to do so? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The stability of the patient's condition depends on whether this was his first attack of angina, and it occurred while at rest or during physical exertion. It also depends on whether his ECG (electrocardiogram) was normal or abnormal and the cardiac enzymes excluded a h... Read Full »