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1 Unit 2:Assignment CAM Paper Lauren Lane Herzing University NU636 Professor Glass May 21st, 2023
2 Introduction Complementary and alternative medicine also known as CAM, is known as a medical practice that is not the normal standard of care. CAM has been more frequently used and tested due to the effectiveness. According to the NHIS Health Interview Survey, about thirty-eight percent of adults are using complementary and alternative medicine. CAM can be combined with normal medicine for increased effectiveness. Complementary medicine can be used with conventional medicine to treat a patient (CDC et al.,2022). Compared to alternative medicine, it is used to treat a patient alone compared to combining it with standard treatment. Examples of CAM include, but not limited to acupuncture, yoga, herbs, and healing practices. Many of these practices are used to treat a wide spread of the human body. Throughout this breakdown the focus will be on the cardiovascular system. CAM can be used to treat a wide spread of cardiovascular diseases with examples CAM including, Ginseng, Hawthorn, L-Arginine, and St-John's worts. These types of CAM can individually affect the cardiovascular system and work in combo with other standards of care to treat the patient effectively. Although, there are many benefits with using these types of CAMs there are risks and adverse effects. As a nurse, education with these types of treatments are very important and will be discussed throughout this breakdown (CDC et al.,2022). Ginseng Ginseng is a well known alternative medicine that started in China. Ginseng started in the Han dynasty era and has continued to be used in today’s century. Ginseng is described as a herb and also named the “man-root due to its shape. This type of herb is used for multiple diseases and treats a variety of patients. Throughout this breakdown will focus on the cardiovascular system. Ginseng is extracted and prepared with water, ginseng can be bought over the counter and a variety of stores. Ginseng can affect patients who are diagnosed with a wide variety of
3 cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular diseases can be defined as, a disease that involves the heart and/or the blood vessels. Blood flow to rang part of the body can be disrupted due to these diseases. Thrombosis can occur and atherosclerosis which is hardening of the arteries. Ginseng can affect the cardiovascular system by treating and preventing atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Ginseng can affect the gene regulation with atherosclerotic and improve lipid count. Studies have shown that ginseng has improved the lipid count by reducing cholesterol concentrations in the blood (CDC et al., 2022). Also, Ginseng can reduce superoxide dismutase and catalase levels in the blood. Although there are many benefits of using Ginseng there are side effects and risks such as increased heart rate and increased blood pressure. When used on the skin it can cause irritation and inflammation (Liu et al.,2022). When taken orally, can cause trouble sleeping and can cause a rash. Looking at the cardiovascular effects, it can affect the heart rhythm and blood pressure. Patient education with this type of CAM should include, when to take it, the risks and benefits. Also, to discuss with the patient if the benefits outweigh the risks (Liu et al.,2022). Hawthorn Similar to ginseng, hawthorn can affect the body, especially the cardiovascular system. Hawthorn is a plant that deprived from a tree in the rose family. Similarly, to ginseng it helps in cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and aortic disease. Hawthorn the plant can be found in temperate areas such as North American, Asia, North Africa, and parts of Europe( Hawthorn et al.,n.d). Although hawthorn has positive effects in the cardiovascular system it can also be used in the digestive system and assist in patients with anxiety. Hawthorn has shown in studies to assist in treating patients with heart failure. Patients with heart failure are having trouble pumping the adequate amount of blood to the body as it should be (U.S. Department). A study done by Cloud, showed when a patient takes hawthorn
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