Unit 3, Part 2 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) | Fatty deposit build up within the coronary arteries. |
Atherogenesis | Build up of cholesterol and lipids within the artery. |
Modifiable Risk Factors | -hypertension (HTN) -smoking -obesity -diabetes mellitus (DM) -dyslipidemia (HDL+LDL) -physical inactivity -Diet: high salt/ fat, low veggies/ fiber |
Non Modifiable Risk Factors | -Age -Gender: males>females (premenopausal) -Ethnicity (Caucasian > African American) -Genetic |
Control Modifiable Risk Factors | 1. Lifestyle changes, pharmacological treatment 2. smoking cessation, physical activity weight control, dietary management, blood pressure control, glucose and lipid control |
Nursing Actions | 1. Assessment for risk factors and compliance 2. Patient Ed: lifestyle changes, medication 3. Facilitate referrals: weight reduction, cardiology, endocrine |
CAD Progresses--> | Coronary Ischemia (decrease blood flow and oxygen to myocardium) |
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