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shows ischemia.
Cardiac catheterization shows blocked vessels.
Position emission tomography may show small perfusion
defects.
Radionuclide ventriculography shows wall motion
abnormalities and ejection fraction.
Fasting blood levels of cholesterol, low density lipoprotein,
high density lipoprotein, lipoprotein A, homocysteine, and
triglycerides may be abnormal.
Coagulation studies, hemoglobin level, fasting blood sugar
as baseline studies.
Pharmacologic Interventions:
Antianginal medications (nitrates, beta-adrenergic blockers,
calcium channel blockers, and angiotensin converting enzyme
inhibitors) to promote a favorable balance of oxygen supply and
demand.
Antilipid medications to decrease blood cholesterol and
tricglyceride levels in patients with elevated levels.
Antiplatelet agents to inhibit thrombus formation.
Folic acid and B complex vitamins to reduce
homocysteine levels.
Surgical Interventions:
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or
intracoronary atherectomy, or placement of intracoronarystent.
Coronary artery bypass grafting.
Transmyocardial revascularization.
Nursing Interventions:
Monitor blood pressure, apical heart rate, and respirations
every 5 minutes during an anginal attack.
Maintain continuous ECG monitoring or obtain a 12-lead
ECG, as directed, monitor for arrhythmias and ST elevation.
Place patient in comfortable position and administer