NUR 402 CAD & MI
atherosclerosis What is the major cause of CAD?
endothelial injury What marks the beginning of development of CAD?
tobacco use
hyperlipidemia
hypertension
toxins
diabetes
hyperhomocysteinemia
infection What can cause injury to the endothelial lining?
thrombus fo...
endothelial injury ✅What marks the beginning of development of CAD?
tobacco use
hyperlipidemia
hypertension
toxins
diabetes
hyperhomocysteinemia
infection ✅What can cause injury to the endothelial lining?
thrombus formation ✅What eventually leads to chest pain in CAD?
lipid deposits within the intima of the artery ✅What is atherosclerosis characterized by?
fatty deposits in the coronary arteries ✅What are atheromas?
stroke
fatigue and dizziness
SOB
chest pain
lower back pain
erectile dysfunction
painful, numb or cold hands and feet ✅What are signs of clogged arteries?
, middle aged white men
women (older w/ comorbidities)
African American earlier onset/more severe
family history - first degree relative
genetic predisposition ✅nonmodifiable risk factors for CAD
physical inactivity
obesity
diabetes
metabolic syndrome
psychologic states
substance abuse
tobacco use ✅modifiable risk factors for CAD
brisk walking for at least 30 min, 5 or more times a week ✅What is an example of health-promoting
regular physical activity?
during diastole (resting) ✅When does blood flow to the heart occur?
intrascapular ✅Where do women often have pain from CAD?
pressure/ache
squeezing, heavy, choking, or suffocating sensation
rarely sharp or stabbing
indigestion or burning
various locations (like radiation to arms) ✅clinical manifestations of CAD
MI ✅What does an ST elevation signify?
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