Assignment title: Management


Mr Lars's blood test shows an elevated troponin level. What does this indicate? Explain the underlying pathology of the Troponin rise and the relationship to the pathology of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). How do these relate to the signs and symptoms he presented with prior to having a cardiac arrest? Question Two: Nursing Management (max. 250 words) Review the NSW Chest pain pathway. Provide rationales for the general management of chest pain including ECG interpretation. Connect the management to the underlying pathology of ACS. Question Three: Associated Pharmacology (max. 250 words) a) Briefly describe the cause of angina pain and the main aims of antianginal agents? b) What are the main adverse effects of Glyceral Trinitrate? How would you administer it? In your answer include frequency, route and any nursing considerations. Question 4 – Pathology