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to Providence hospital in Waco on September 11, 2015 to undergo coronary artery bypass graft surgery. He has a previous medical history of coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, MI, and hyperlipidemia. All of these diseases put M.C at an increased risk for acute CAD leading to occluded vessels that supply the heart with adequate blood flow and oxygenation. Nonmodifiable risk factors associated with coronary artery disease include age, gender, family history, and ethnic background. Modifiable

Coronary Artery Disease Kyle Chen, CSUN Nursing Student NURS 302 – Pathophysiology Professor Gelardi DNP, RNC, NNP, CPNP, CCNS California State University, Northridge August 3, 2015 Definition of Disease: Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States resulting in about 375,000 deaths a year. (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 2014). This disease refers to “any vascular disorder that arrows or

Coronary artery disease is described by causing the arteries and vessels that provide oxygen and nutrients to the heart to become narrowed or blocked. The accumulation of fatty substances (lipoproteins) on the inner linings of arteries is caused by Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Cholesterol and Triglycerides are two of those substances (Funk & Wagnalls, 2016). The blood flow to the heart is restricted by the blockage. A heart attack is the outcome of the blood flow to the heart being

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) is an open-heart surgery where a section of a blood vessel, either a vein or artery, is grafted from the coronary artery to the aorta to bypass a blocked section of the artery to improve blood supply to the myocardium (See appendix A for Physiology) The primary foundation of CABG is to regenerate perfusion to the myocardium. (Diodato & Chedrawy. 2014), The goals of CABG include improving your quality of life, reducing angina

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the commonest heart disease in the United States1. Approximately, 29% of patients with Myocardial Infarction ( MI ) present with ST- elevation Myocardial Infarction ( STEMI )2. STEMI is the result of complete occlusion of a major epicardial coronary artery due to thrombus formation. STEMI from a small coronary artery presenting as substantial EKG abnormalities similar to occlusion of a major artery and hemodynamic instability is a rare entity. The epidemiology, typical

Revolution in Coronary Artery Disease Management Coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common form of heart disease, is the leading cause of death in India. CAD is a condition in which plaque (unhealthy fat deposits) buildup causes narrowing or blockage of coronary blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscles. This reduces the flow of blood to the heart. CAD may further lead to other forms of heart diseases like heart attack, heart failure, and arrhythmia. Depending on the severity of

Case Study on Coronary Artery Disease The following summary is an updated case study of a 47 year old male patient, Jim who was diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease. The patient did receive information on what CAD is and was informed that test were needed to fully diagnose and be evaluated for underlying conditions (high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels, diabetes and blockage. I will discuss the type of test needed for this condition and tests for any underlying conditions that

I have chosen to do case study #1 about Coronary Artery Disease. In this case study, Eric is a 47-year-old male who has just been diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease. He is a construction worker and spends a great deal of time away from his wife and three children. Eric smokes approximately 1 1⁄2 packs of cigarettes a day and enjoys drinking a 6-pack after a long day at work. In Eric’s case, smoking clearly causes CAD and he smokes quite a bit. Also, high blood pressure can cause CAD and if he

Introduction Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a surgery that is done when arteries of the heart have become narrow or blocked. This is usually caused by the buildup of fat called plaques. These arteries give the heart the oxygen and nutrients it needs to pump blood to your body. During CABG, a section of blood vessel from another part of the body is taken. This section is called a graft. The graft is placed where there is narrowing or blocking. What happens before the procedure? Staying

CAROTID DOPPLER STUDY TO ASSESS THE CAROTID ARTERY THICKNESS IN END STAGE RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS ON HEMODIALYSIS INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular diseases are frequently associated with chronic kidney disease patients on hemodialysis, and it is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in this group of patients. The spectrum of cardiovascular diseases range from arterial vascular diseases to cardiomyopathy. Arterial vascular diseases are prevalent in chronic kidney patients, as it is caused by atherosclerosis