🫀 Angina Pectoris Follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education 🧠 Angina pectoris is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow and oxygenation to the heart. This is a classic symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD), which is most commonly caused by atherosclerosis (plaque build-up in the arteries). The narrowed arteries lead to decreased blood flow and oxygen to the heart, causing chest pain. ⭐️ Stable Angina ➡️ Occurs during physical exertion ➡️ Predictable pain pattern ➡️ Relieved with

A quick reference guide for some of the most common cardiac conditions!Angina Pectoris * Key Clinical Features: Chest pain on exertion, relieved by rest or nitroglycerin. * Investigations: Normal troponins, stress test for diagnosis.Cardiac Tamponade * Key Clinical Features: Beck's triad (hypotension, jugular venous distention (JVD), muffled heart sounds). * Investigations: ECG (low voltage QRS), Echo (fluid around the heart).Atrial Fibrillation * Key Clinical Features: Irregularly irregular pul