Management & Nursing Care of Patient With Coronary Artery Diseases
Management & Nursing Care of Patient With Coronary Artery Diseases
Management & Nursing Care of Patient With Coronary Artery Diseases
Angina
Myocardial infarction
Introduction
Blood circulation
Introduction
The cardiovascular/circulatory
system transports food,
hormones, metabolic wastes,
and gases (oxygen, carbon
dioxide) to and from cells.
Components of the circulatory system
Sudden death
Prevention of atherosclerosis
primary prevention (control of risk factors)
Do not smoke
Uncommon factor
Diagnostic tests
General measures
Do not smoke
Antiplatelet therapy
Beta - blockers
These lower myocardial oxygen demand by
reducing heart rate, BP and myocardial
contractility.
Calcium channel antagonist
These drugs lower myocardial oxygen demand
by reducing heart rate, BP and myocardial
contractility.
Potassium channel activator
These have arterial and venous dilating
properties but do not exhibit the tolerance seen
with nitrates.
Management of angina pectoris (Cont…)
Invasive treatment
Prevention of pain
Control of pain
Reduction of anxiety
Expected outcomes: