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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

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What is the major difference in the clinical presentation of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) compared to angina?
  1. Chest pain associated with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) usually occurs abruptly during rest, activity or sleep.
  2. Chest pain associated with angina usually occurs abruptly during rest, activity or sleep.
  3. Pain associated with angina is not relieved by rest or nitroglycerin.
  4. Pain associated with acute myocardial infarction is relieved quickly by rest.
Explanation
Answer: A - The major difference in the clinical presentation of Acute Myocardial Infarction compared to angina is the onset, severity and duration of pain. Chest pain associated with myocardial infarction typically occurs quickly during activity, rest or sleep. It lasts at least 20 to 30 minutes and is not usually relieved by rest or nitroglycerin.
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