In this Podcast we talk about describing things that are funny and we find out words commonly used by native speakers. Lesson Below
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- General information
- CAD refers to a variety of pathologic conditions that cause narrowing or obstruction of the coronary arteries, resulting in decreased blood supply to the myocardium.
- Atherosclerosis (deposits of cholesterol and lipids within the walls of the artery) is the major causative factor.
- Occurs most often between ages 30 and 50; men affected more often than women; nonwhites have higher mortality rates.
- May manifest as angina pectoris or MI.
- Risk factors: family history of CAD, elevated serum lipoproteins, cigarette smoking, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity, sedentary and/or stressful/competitive life-style, elevated serum uric acid levels
- Medical management, assessment findings, and nursing interventions: see Angina Pectoris (below) and Myocardial Infarction (MI)).
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