Atherosclerosis Case Studies

The patients family history shows that at least one family member has had one of the following diseases and/ or disorders: breast cancer, myocardial infarction, dementia, brain aneurism, and multiple sclerosis. Although it is very possible for the patient to have some of these disorders/diseases occur, I believe she would have a higher chance of having diabetes and high blood pressure since these are commonly hereditary.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are present in her paternal and maternal grandparent’s health history and her parent’s health history as well. Due to them being prevalent through the patient’s family health history there is an increased chance them occurring in the patient's life. Although the patient isn’t showing any current sign that she will inherit these disorders/diseases, its best for her to begin prevention now. I recommend for the patient to …show more content…
Rob hicks, “Having diabetes increases your risk of developing high blood pressure. . . because diabetes adversely affects the arteries, predisposing them to atherosclerosis which can cause high blood pressure.” Knowing that High blood pressure could be linked to diabetes by preventing the patient’s diabetes we can effectively aid in preventing high blood pressure as well because a lot of prevention taken for diabetes can also be applied for high blood pressure. Prevention for high blood pressure include maintaining a healthy diet and weight, exercise daily, and limit alcohol intake Another factor to be mindful for when dealing with high blood pressure is sodium. states "The higher the sodium intake, the higher the blood pressure," (6 Ways to Prevent Hypertension, 2016) Knowing all of the factors listed and knowing her fsmily health hstory , the patient should monitor blood pressure. WHILE APPLYING all the reccomedations given the patient can also assist in preventing some other disorders listed on her genogram, such as myocardial