1. Differentiate angina from myocardial infarction with regard to its cause and the characteristics of pain associated with it. 2. If you had a client with persistent chest pain following rest and...

1. Differentiate angina from myocardial infarction with regard to its cause and the characteristics of pain associated with it.

2. If you had a client with persistent chest pain following rest and administration of nitroglycerin, what action would you take?

3. Explain why vasodilator drugs are of limited value in arterial disease.

4. List and explain briefly three possible causes of cardiac dysrhythmias.