risk factors
having a total cholesterol of over 200, LDL of greater than 100, and HCL less than 40 put you at risk for this diagnosis
hyperlipidemia,
this is the most common symptom of CAD
chest pain
buildup of this, due to lipids and fibrous tissue can obstruct the vessel
plaque
this lab value can be raised when the heart muscle is damaged, it is a protein that is released when the heart muscle is damaged. what is this lab test
troponin
your patient is complaining of chest pain and the ECG shows changes that suggest a MI, what medication would you most likely give them?
nitroglycerin
having an elevated glucose level, increase waist circumference, poor diet and lack of exercise can put you at risk for this disease
diabetes
it is sneaky because often you will not know that you are dealing with CAD, it is considered this
silent killer
what is the blockage of arteries called
atherosclerosis
This 12 lead tool may show changes indicative of ischemia
ECG
your patient is asking you what diet is best to eat after having a cardiac event. what diet would you suggest?
mediterranean diet
if your parents, grandparents and siblings have CAD is part of what
family health hisory
often patients who present with chest pain think they have this as it appears in the epigastric region
indigestion
when there is an obstruction or narrowing of arteries our body can produce these structural changes, which are called
rerouting of blood
this is a common radiologic exam that is done to determine if chest pain is related to cardiac or pulmonary problems. what is this called?
chest x ray
Your patient has a new diagnosis of CAD and is placed on many new medications that need to be taken to prevent further heart disease. they say they don't believe in medications, and they do not have enough money to buy these. you might worry about their ability to follow through with the plan of care related to this
medication adherence
when your reading is 140/90 for a couple readings and you are experiencing headaches, flushed face, you could be diagnosed with this.
hypertension
when you are assessing a patient that states they have chest pain, you may want to ask them if they feel it in their arm, jaw, back. the term that describes where the pain is, is called what?
radiating pain
people that have rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and HIV/AIDS can produce this or have as a symptom, it is a risk factor that is modifiable, but it can cause CAD
inflammation
This test can be done to evaluate the hearts function under physical exertion. it can either be done on a treadmill or with medications. this is called a what test?
stress test
this gender needs to received education that their symptoms of CAD as they are harder to recognize, and they may wait longer to report the symptoms and seek care. what gender is this?
women
this habit is involved in a lot of disease processes and is modifiable
smoking
if CAD is left untreated or ignored it could lead to this sudden event
sudden cardiac death
a ruptured plaque attracts platelets and causes a thrombus formation. This can then obstruct blood flow leading to Acute coronary syndrome that can lead to this acute event.
MI
this medical procedure involves inserting a thin, flexible tube into a blood vessel and threading it into the heart. it allows the doctor to examine the hearts structure and function, diagnose heart conditions and certain treatments. this is called a what?
cardiac catherization
This diet can also be encouraged to lower blood pressure and improve heart health. what is this diet?
DASH