Advanced Cardiovascular Nursing: Chronic Disease Pathophysiology, Coronary Artery Disease, Endothelial Injury and Fatty Streak Formation, Fibrous Plaque Development, Modifiable and Nonmodifiable Risk Factors, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitu

Advanced Cardiovascular Nursing: Chronic Disease Pathophysiology, Coronary Artery Disease, Endothelial Injury and Fatty Streak Formation, Fibrous Plaque Development, Modifiable and Nonmodifiable Risk Factors, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, Angina Pectoris Types (Chronic Stable, Unstable, Microvascular, Nocturnal, Prinzmetal, Silent Ischemia), Diagnostic Modalities (CXR, ECG, Stress Test, Holter Monitoring, Cardiac Catheterization, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention), Pharmacologic Interventions (Aspirin, Nitrates, Beta-Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers, ACE Inhibitors, Morphine, Thrombolytics, tPA), Lipid Management, Lifestyle Modifications (Smoking Cessation, Exercise, Diet), Myocardial Infarction Pathophysiology, Troponin and Creatine Kinase Biomarkers, MONA Protocol, STEMI vs NSTEMI, Cardiac Complications (Heart Failure, Dysrhythmias Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 chronic ______________ diseases that may cause CAD include: hyperlipidemia, HTN, DM, obesity coronary artery disease CAD stands for: injury chronic diseases cause endothelial _____________ to the vessels fatty streak chronic diseases causes endothelial injury which causes lipid accumulation that migrate into smooth muscle cells. This is called a _____________ ____________. fibrous plaque chronic disease - endothelial injury - fatty streak - ___________________ _______________ which is when collagen covers the fatty streak, vessel narrows, blood flow is reduced and fissures may develop. apple which body shape is most indicative of CAD? lesion chronic disease - endothelial injury - fatty streak - fibrous plaque - _____________ in which the plaque ruptures, platelets aggregate and a thrombus forms. modifiable (modifiable/non) risk factors hyperlipidemia HTN DM tobacco use sedentery lifestyle obesity metabolic syndrome depression/stress homocysteine substance abuse non (modifiable/non) risk factors age (increased) gender (M) ethnicity (C) genetics F (T/F) garlic is an always effective option in reducing lipids. smoking obesity exercise diet (4) patient teaching to decrease risk factors of CAD 1 Recommended exercise program is ____ hr/day. this increases thrombolytic activity, decreases weight, cholesterol, blood pressure and stress.