Angina pectoris Teaching 1098
SN instructed patient and caregiver that dysrhythmias of the heart and myocardial infarction may constitute as potential complications of Angina Pectoris. Cardiac arrhythmia occurs when electrical impulses in the heart do not work properly. A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Patient verbalized understanding.
Reviewed December 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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