Stress and CAD Before discussing the link between stress and heart disease, we must operationalize stress. The reason for this is that when one does a literature search in PubMed using the search terms "stress and heart disease" one will get nearly Continue Reading...
In the study by Torpy, Burke and Glass (2009), the risk factors of coronary heart disease are identified, prevention measures are outlined, and possible lifestyle changes that can be positively effected are described. This paper will summarize the st Continue Reading...
Enlarged Cardiac Muscle In most instances, an enlargement of cardiac muscles produces detrimental effects in the person in which such an occurrence takes place. Depending on how large the muscles and the heart actually gets, the noxious nature of th Continue Reading...
The Archives of Internal Medicine study confirmed that 30 minutes of walking a day (10-12 miles a week) "can prevent weight gain in most people who are now inactive. Other studies have shown that working up to 10,000 steps or more could reduce the Continue Reading...
When an heart needs more oxygen, such in times of exercise, stress or pharmacological stimuli, blood flow is increased to fulfill this demand. However, the physiological narrowing of arteries due to plaque build up found in coronary disease restrict Continue Reading...
The presence of cardiac enzymes in the blood often indicates myocardial necrosis. Medical experts generally view MI as one among acute coronary syndromes. Unstable angina and non-ST-elevation MI are among the syndromes. Statistics said that approxim Continue Reading...
Questions regarding all three aspects should be asked during intake because this disease should be treated holistically meaning that everything should be factored in. IV. DISEASE Management MODEL A disease management plan is necessary for the cong Continue Reading...
2010; Chorny et al. 2010). This research is still quite new, however, and the question remains as to whether or not nanoparticles can truly serve as a replacement for stents by prohibiting plaque growth through a variety of means, including more tar Continue Reading...
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is linked to genetic inheritance, and more than 250 genes have been explored as having potential links with CAD. Although these genes are thought not to directly pass on CAD, research has seen that some mutations within Continue Reading...
This Stanford study was commissioned by the federal government. It reviewed 1,800 studies on the health benefits of garlic or three months, specifically in lowering cholesterol levels. It said that studies lasting three months or less came out with Continue Reading...
Congestive Heart Failure TREATMENT and EDUCATION PLAN Cardiomyopathy and Congestive Heart Failure Cardiomyopathy is a diseased condition of the heart muscle wherein it enlarges or becomes rigid or thickens (NHLBI, 2011). It has many causes, signs Continue Reading...
Best Practices in the Management of Congestive Heart Failure In recent years, diagnostic testing and treatments for cardiovascular diseases have improved survival rates and the quality of life for many patients, with the sole exception of congestive Continue Reading...
Care Plan Morbidity and Mortality Statistics: Hypertension affects around 1 in 3 Americans and according to the CDC only 52% of people have this condition under control (CDC.gov, 2016). In older men, two-thirds have hypertension, and one-third of w Continue Reading...
Nuances in Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease: A Comprehensive Approach for Men\'s Health Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among men worldwide. Regular physical activity is widely recognized as a prot Continue Reading...
Heart The basic work of the heart is to pump blood to the entire body. It performs two types of functions, electrical and mechanical. The electrical function of the heart is the periodic contraction that is triggered by the pacemaker. The pacemaker Continue Reading...
Nurse Speech to Group of Residents in a Large Independent Living Facility The information addressed today in this speech are those involving the body's regulation of the correct numbers and ratios of blood cells and how blood pressure homeostasis is Continue Reading...
Cardiac Arrhythmias Etiology and epidemiology of cardiac arrhythmiasc Comment by Sabina: Etiology and epidemiology of cardiac arrhythmias In chapter 2 I will be discussing the etiology and epidemiology of cardiac arrhythmias. I will discuss some Continue Reading...
Furthermore, one of the pillars of collaborative care that will need to be firmly established is the fostering of clear dialogue and a means for strong communication within the care management planning. For instance, there needs to be a clear decis Continue Reading...
Advance Directives should include documented patient decisions about health care, which should be honored (Advanced practice in nursing: ethical and role issues in end-of-life care, 2004). As medical knowledge and technology increase, so do option Continue Reading...
Atrial Fibrillation Simply stated, atrial fibrillation describes a condition in which the human heart beats at an excessively rapid rate that can result in diminished blood flow to the body. While the condition is not typically life-threatening, at Continue Reading...
Introduction Psychosocial Factors. A feeling of workplace well- being serves as a key component of employee strategy. Of late, there has been considerable focus on this element, particularly in the healthcare sector and with healthcare workers. In we Continue Reading...
Running Head: Covid- PandemicCovid-19 Pandemic 2Table of ContentsCovid-19 pandemic 2Definition of Covid-19 Pandemic 3Causes and transmission of covid-19 3Patients Conditions with a high risk of severe Covid-19 Illness. 4Signs and symptoms of Covid-19 Continue Reading...
Hormone Replacement Therapy Menopause and Its Consequences Menopause is that inevitable and irreversible time when a woman's reproductive cycle and menstruation periods gradually end, as her ovaries cease to respond to male gonadotropins and her ca Continue Reading...
FDA: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) And Over-the-counter Weight Loss Medications Obesity is one of the most serious epidemics facing the American public. "Over two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, and o Continue Reading...
As the increased costs that they are paying, will more than likely mean that they cannot afford to receive routine physicals and checkups. When you begin to reduce the number of visits, the odds increase that various conditions and ailments may be d Continue Reading...
Macabasco-O'Connell et.al say that the stress levels for women in this group is oftentimes higher than non-minority women in higher socioeconomic groups. The high amount of stress that these women experience is usually accompanied with depression an Continue Reading...
Coronary Artery Bypass Graph Case Study Rationale for selecting article: As a nurse, I have interacted with patients who have required coronary artery bypass graphs, although this is a recent experience; before this I had not been involved in these Continue Reading...
Heart Disease Relationship between cardiac arrest and coronary cardiac disease The heart is an essential organ in the human body, it keeps the individual alive. Understanding how the heart operates and functions is essential to help protect your he Continue Reading...
"Excessive caffeine intake can lead to a fast heart rate, diuresis (excessive urination), nausea and vomiting, restlessness, anxiety, depression, tremors, and difficulty sleeping." (MedlinePlus, Medical Encyclopedia, Website, 2003) The heart is cle Continue Reading...
Heart Disease A sense of futility and deep despondency are the primary drivers of the patient's approach to his self-care. These emotions are mirrored by his wife, and further complicated by the exhausting circumstances of being a primary caregiver Continue Reading...
Acute Myocardial Infarction PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESS TEMPLATE DISEASE: Acute Myocardial Infarction is a common disease with very grave consequences in morbidity, mortality and cost to the society (Boersma et.al, 2003) It has become the leading c Continue Reading...
When you have a heart attack, it means that the blood flow to your heart muscle is suddenly blocked. If the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle is cut off, your heart cannot function properly. This can damage or destroy a part of your hear Continue Reading...
psychosocial smoking cessation interventions for coronary heart disease patients effective? The association with smoking and coronary heart disease (CHD) has been well documented. To prevent further heart attacks, as well as to preserve their life, Continue Reading...
Atherosclerosis Factors That Influence Disease Factors that influence disease: Atherosclerosis and gender Atherosclerosis is often colloquially referred to as the 'hardening of the arteries.' In a patient with atherosclerosis, plaque builds up on Continue Reading...
Table of Contents Introduction 3 Background 3 Hypothesis 7 Methods 8 Results 9 Table 1 Western Governor Township Race by Family History of Heart Disease 10 Table 3 Analysis of Variance Difference in Household Income by Race 11 Conclusion 12 Reference Continue Reading...
PICOT Analysis on Chronic Heart Failure One may describe heart failure (HF) as a complicated medical condition which may arise due to functional or structural cardiac disorders capable of hindering ventricular capability of ejecting or filling blood Continue Reading...
Sean at this visit? Ten questions to develop the diagnosis would be: How often do you drink or smoke (how often do you play poker?) How many drinks? How many cigars? More/less frequently than usual? Same? Have you had any recent illnesses? What Continue Reading...
It is believed that this is related to some basic dissimilarity in women's the way women's hearts work (Ricciotti, 2012). Women are just as liable to have a heart attack as men, but the fact that they are more apt to die after their first heart att Continue Reading...
