Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Fall 2014
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
John D. Chovan, James R. Cacchillo
Keywords
Heart Disease, Case Studies
Subject Categories
Cardiovascular Diseases | Medical Pathology | Nursing
Abstract
It has been noted that women often place their own health care on the bottom of their priority lists. Many times, they ignore simple pain and dismiss symptoms that may be troubling to health care providers. Health care providers especially to young women may dismiss complaints of chest pain as heartburn or anxiety. Changes seen in pregnancy and with menses can mimic some of these same complaints. As both an female professional in health care and as a patient it is very easy to get busy with the day and not recognize simple signs and symptoms that may lead to serious health conditions. It is for this reason the topic of spontaneous coronary artery dissection in women. Reminding the provider to take the time to listen to the patient as well as themselves and to follow through as it may be life saving.
Recommended Citation
Hudepohl, Stacy, "Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection among Women" (2014). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 50.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/50