Atherosclerosis

Coronary artery disease is the impedance or blockage of one or more arteries that supply blood to the heart, usually due to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). The most common symptom of coronary artery disease is angina (also called angina pectoris). Angina is often referred to as chest pain. It is also described as chest discomfort, heaviness, tightness, pressure, aching, burning, numbness, fullness, or squeezing. It is often mistaken indigestion or heartburn. There are approximately…

Pathophysiology Myocardial infarction, or heart attack, is most commonly caused by atherosclerosis, a condition in which fibrinous plaques, called atheromas, develop within the walls of the arteries, impairing the flow of blood. High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), a component of cholesterol, are a major contributor to the formation of atheromas. A myocardial infarction occurs when a plaque completely occludes a coronary artery, or when an emboli travels to the coronary artery.…

The circulatory system is a complex system with a lot of complicated and important pieces and just like any other complex system, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. More than 600,000 Americans die every year from some sort of heart disease. A few of the major heart problems amongst Americans include: Coronary heart disease, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias), congenital heart defects, weak heart muscles (cardiomyopathy), and heart valve problems. Adding to the risk, heart disease…

#1 Obesity increase the risk for Hypertension Congestive heart failure Atherosclerosis Type 2 diabetes All of choice are correct #2 Tea is a rich source of which of the following? Vitamin B 14 Vitamin B 17 Vitamin B 12 Vitamin B 16 #3 What of following list down below are essential nutrients that the human body need? Wind, fire, thunder, earth, water Carbohydrates, fats, protein, water Carbohydrate, vitamin, minerals, fat, protein Carbohydrate,water, vitamin,mineral, protein, fat #4…

Myocardial Infarction, also known as MI, is a result of a weakened blood flow to the myocardium caused by a blocked artery thereby reducing oxygen in the heart muscles which eventually damages it leading to limited heart function. This condition causes the myocardial tissue to become necrotic from the prolonged ischemia (Lilly 2012). 1. Risk Factors The risk factors for myocardial infarction are divided into two categories: the modifiable risk factors and the non-modifiable risk factors.…

Cynthia Essex was a wife and mother of eight children when she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Her story starts out on a regular Sunday morning when she set off to church with her family. She was feeling fine despite the slight amount of fatigue that continued to press on her. This seemed normal to Cynthia though, and she even claimed that, “Something would be wrong with me if I wasn’t tired.” Exhaustion soon overwhelmed her, and during the middle of church service she abruptly…

Larry suffers from high blood pressure, with contributing factors of family history/genetics, poor quality diet, low essential fatty acid intake, high sodium intake (from processed food and table salt), frequent alcohol consumption, and high stress. Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. If Larry continues with his current dietary habits and not managing high levels of stress, he is at a significantly increased risk of coronary artery disease, heart…

The condition I have written about is ischemic colitis. Ischemic colitis (IC) is inflammation of the large intestine (colon). Ischemic colitis occurs when there is reduction of blood flow to part of the large intestine (colon), because the blood vessels (arteries) have narrowed or blocked, which then decreases the amount of oxygen to the cells in the digestive system. IC is also known as mesenteric artery ischemia, mesenteric vascular disease, or colonic ischemia. The most dangerous…

A PMI located outside these landmarks indicates possible cardiac enlargement, such as with left ventricular hypertrophy. Cardiac enlargement is not necessarily associated with atherosclerosis or carotid artery disease. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application) REF: 697 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity 4. To auscultate for S3 or S4 gallops in the mitral area, the nurse listens with the a. bell of the stethoscope with the patient in the left lateral position. b.…

require eating properly if you want to possess a robust, healthy heart. Based on different studies it has been established that it is possible to prevent roughly 70% of cardiac disease cases with a correct diet. You may also minimize the risk for atherosclerosis (the narrowing and hardening of arteries), a very common reason for heart attack and stroke by consuming the right type of foods. You should incorporate many healthy food items into your breakfast, lunch, as well as dinner on a regular…