Nursing Care Plan Angina Coronary Artery Disease Acute Coronary Syndrome

ANGINA (CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE, ACUTE
CORONARY SYNDROME)

I. Pathophysiology
a. The disorder is characterized by a narrowing of coronary
arteries due to atherosclerosis, spasm or, rarely, embolism.
b. Atherosclerotic changes in coronary arteries results in damage
to the inner layers of the coronary arteries with stiffening
of vessels and diminished dilatory response.
c. Accumulation of fatty

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