CO RONARY A RTER Y DI SE AS E
Signs/Symptoms (4)
1. Chest pain
2. Dyspnea/SOB
3. Fatigue
4. Dizziness
Interventions (2)
1. Manage hypertension
2. Control diabetes
Labs/Diagnostic tests (1)
1. ECG or EKG
2. LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, triglycerides
Medications make note of any specific patient education (1)
1. Nitroglycerin – widens the heart arteries. It can help control or relieve chest pain.
Possible Complications (1)
1. Heart failure – heart can’t pump enough blood for your body’s needs
