NSG 119 -Exam 2 Study Guide.
NSG 119 -Exam 2 Study Guide/NSG 119 -Exam 2 Study Guide. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) • Type of blood vessel disorder that is included in the general category of atherosclerosis • Atherosclerosis: hardening of the arteries (preferably the coronary arteries) Etiology and Pathophysiology Atherosclerosis is the main cause of CAD o Endothelial injury and inflammation play a central role in the development of atherosclerosis o The endothelium (inner lining of the vessel wall) is normally nonreactive to platelets and leukocytes, or coagulation. The lining can be injured as a result of:
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Henry Ford College
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NSG 119
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- 14 de julio de 2021
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nsg 119 exam 2 study guide