Instructed in recognizing signs and symptoms of angina pectoris such as chest pain, anxiety, indigestion, sweating and shortness of breath.
Taught that, in Angina Pectoris, pain may occur in the inner aspects of arms, upper abdomen and shoulders.
Taught that chest pain (ranging frommild to very severe) and anxiety may constitute as signs and/or symptoms of Angina Pectoris.
Taught that Angina Pectoris is a temporary pain without damage to the heart.
Taught that, in Angina Pectoris, pain is caused by insufficient oxygen to meet the demands of the heart.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Angina Pectoris, such as: chest pain (may range frommild to very severe) and anxiety, among others.
SN instructed patient and caregiver about what angina pectoris is. Angina pectoris is chest pain that is caused by insufficient oxygen to meet demands of the heart. Lack of oxygen occurs when insufficient blood flows through the coronary arteries. Stable angina usually has a precipitating cause while unstable angina can occur at rest.