Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
7-2018
Document Type
Project
Course Number
5330-OL1
Course Name
Nursing
Professor’s Name
Dr. John Chovan, PhD., DNP, RN, CNP, CNS
Keywords
Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Pathophysiology, Myocardial Infarction
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, killing 370,000 people annually (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017). CAD is an atherosclerotic process, eventually leading to impaired coronary blood flow and oxygen delivery. Atherosclerotic plaques can then rupture, causing vessel blockage, and further complications such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, and multi-system organ dysfunction. This poster dives into the pathophysiology behind atherosclerosis and CAD and offers treatment suggestions and nursing implications.
Recommended Citation
Clouse, Christopher, "Coronary Artery Disease" (2018). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 316.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/316