NURS 5432 5434 Module 3: CAD and Lipids (The
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T/F: In the US, more men than women False
die of CVD (cardiovascular disease)
In US women, what is the approximate 1 in 5
ratio of deaths caused by CVD
(cardiovascular disease)?
75% of myocardial infarctions occur Less than 50%
due to rupture of plaques in blood
vessels that are ___ occluded.
Stress tests do not identify obstruction 70-75%
until a ___ lesion is present.
A plaque is unstable due to ___. Inflammation
Statins ___ & ___ plaques, especially at Stabilize & harden
the lesion shoulders (outside borders
or edges of vessels)
T/F: Hardened plaques are much less True, they are stabilized
likely to rupture
, What interventions decrease SWAME
inflammation? - Smoking cessation
- Weight loss
- ASA
-MUFAs (mono-unsaturated fatty acids, like Omega-
3s)
- Exercise
How many distinct families of 1. Severe obstruction
coronary lesions are there? 2. Mild obstruction
Coronary Lesions: What are the - Angina
characteristics of severe obstruction? - May never rupture
Coronary Lesions: What are the - No angina
characteristics of mild obstruction? - Unstable or soft plaques that are likely to rupture
What is the definition of dyslipidemia? An excessive accumulation of one or more of the
major lipids transported in plasma (LDL and/or TGs),
or a decrease in HDL
Modifiable Risk Factors for CHD: - Raised LDL
Describe dyslipidemia - Low HDL
- Raised TGs
Modifiable Risk Factors for CHD: SHODDDTS
Name 8 other RFs 1. Smoking
2. HT (Hypertension)
3. Obesity
4. DM (diabetes mellitus)
5. Dyslipidemia(raised LDL, Low HDL, raised TGS
6.Dietary factors
7. Thrombogenic factors
8. Sedentary lifestyle
Non-Modifiable Risk Factors for CHD: Males aged 45 or older
Age Females aged 55 or older
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T/F: In the US, more men than women False
die of CVD (cardiovascular disease)
In US women, what is the approximate 1 in 5
ratio of deaths caused by CVD
(cardiovascular disease)?
75% of myocardial infarctions occur Less than 50%
due to rupture of plaques in blood
vessels that are ___ occluded.
Stress tests do not identify obstruction 70-75%
until a ___ lesion is present.
A plaque is unstable due to ___. Inflammation
Statins ___ & ___ plaques, especially at Stabilize & harden
the lesion shoulders (outside borders
or edges of vessels)
T/F: Hardened plaques are much less True, they are stabilized
likely to rupture
, What interventions decrease SWAME
inflammation? - Smoking cessation
- Weight loss
- ASA
-MUFAs (mono-unsaturated fatty acids, like Omega-
3s)
- Exercise
How many distinct families of 1. Severe obstruction
coronary lesions are there? 2. Mild obstruction
Coronary Lesions: What are the - Angina
characteristics of severe obstruction? - May never rupture
Coronary Lesions: What are the - No angina
characteristics of mild obstruction? - Unstable or soft plaques that are likely to rupture
What is the definition of dyslipidemia? An excessive accumulation of one or more of the
major lipids transported in plasma (LDL and/or TGs),
or a decrease in HDL
Modifiable Risk Factors for CHD: - Raised LDL
Describe dyslipidemia - Low HDL
- Raised TGs
Modifiable Risk Factors for CHD: SHODDDTS
Name 8 other RFs 1. Smoking
2. HT (Hypertension)
3. Obesity
4. DM (diabetes mellitus)
5. Dyslipidemia(raised LDL, Low HDL, raised TGS
6.Dietary factors
7. Thrombogenic factors
8. Sedentary lifestyle
Non-Modifiable Risk Factors for CHD: Males aged 45 or older
Age Females aged 55 or older
