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NursingDiagnosisMedsMIS/SLeft sided heart failurePulmonaryEdemaUnStableStableAnginaPectorisCADAcuteCoronarySyndrome*Episodes of pain/pressurein chest*Increase in intensity, duration andfrequency of painPain not relieved with rest or NTGPredictable painPain relieved with rest or NTGNo change in pain patternBrought on by stress, activity, orexerciseCaused by:Insufficient blood flow and increasedO2 demand on the heart due tophysical work, cold exposure, stress,large meal, atherosclerosis.*Myocardial cell damageand destruction*Caused by:Decreased blood flow throughcoronary arteries due toatherosclerosis or thrombus, orvasospasmUnpredictable pain, pain at restChest pain,restlessness,anxiety, N&V,increased HR,RR, cool, pale,moist skinLabsECGTroponin, CK-MB, myoglobin, c-reactive protein,glucosePVC’s, v-fibv-tachNitroglycerinMorphineAnti-platelet-AspirinBeta-blockersCA channel blockersAnticoagulantsAnti-lipidemicNursingInterventions
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