What is Angina and what are the different types of Angina? (Nursing Care Plan)

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What is Angina and what are the different types of angina?
Nursing Care Plan for Angina

Pathophysiology

Chest pain resulting from inadequate blood flow to heart muscle. If flow is not restored, it can lead to further damage.

Etiology
Most common cause is coronary artery disease (CAD). Other causes include anemia, heart failure, stress/overexertion, and abnormal rhythms.
Desired Outcome
Restore adequate blood flow to heart muscles as evidenced by decreased chest pain and improved activity tolerance.

Subjective and Objective Data

Subjective Data:
Chest Pain
Dyspnea on Exertion
Do full pain assessment (PQRST or OLDCARTS)
Ask about any doses of nitroglycerin or aspirin

Objective Data:
EKG changes (arrhythmias)
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Decreased SpO2
Signs of decreased perfusion (cool, clammy, pale, diaphoretic)

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