Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Title
Academic Term
Summer 2017
Document Type
Project
Course Number
N5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
John Chovan
Keywords
coronary artery disease, pathophysiology, atherosclerosis, statins
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a highly prevalent disease in the United States. CAD is a major burden for the U.S. health care system. CAD can causes heart failure, arrhythmia, and myocardial infarction. Pathophysiology is important in CAD because its study has led to powerful intervention and will lead to better treatment recommendations from providers. There are modifiable risk factors such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus that should be controlled when possible. Lifestyle changes can also have a significant impact on the course of CAD.
Recommended Citation
Jarboe, Matthew, "Coronary Artery Disease" (2017). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 257.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/257