Care Plans
Hypertention
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WHAT IS IT |
Narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis (Atherosclerosis - Plaque buildup in arteries from cholesterol deposits)
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RISK FACTORS |
Modifiable (can be changed) · Smoking & alcohol use · Overweight/Obesity · Diabetes · High cholesterol · Stress · Sedentary Lifestyle |
Non-Modifiable (cannot be changed) · Family history · Aging · Race · Gender |
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DIAGNOSTICS |
NON-INVASIVE · EKG · Stress Test Cardiac Catheterization (check arteries) |
LABS · HDL o Good cholesterol o Think H for Happy o Want happy levels high o > 60 mg/dL · LDL o Bad cholesterol o Think L for Lousy o Want lousy levels low o < 100 mg/dL · Triglycerides: < 150 mg/dl · Total Chol: < 200 mg/dL |
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SYMPTOMS |
· Usually asymptomatic · Chest pain that goes away with rest · Diaphoresis · Shortness of breath |
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TREATMENT |
MEDICATIONS · Antiplatelets: prevent clots from forming Aspirin · Antiplatelets: prevent clots from forming Statin · Nitrates: for episodes of angina (dilates vessels) Nitro-glycerine · Antihypertensives o Beta blockers o Calcium channel blockers o ACE inhibitors o ARBs (if cannot tolerate ACE) |
PROCEDURES · Atherectomy: removal of plaque from artery Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI): unblocks arteries to restore blood flow with balloon and possible stent placement |
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PATIENT EDUCATION |
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No insights found
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WHAT IS IT |
Narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis (Atherosclerosis - Plaque buildup in arteries from cholesterol deposits)
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RISK FACTORS |
Modifiable (can be changed) · Smoking & alcohol use · Overweight/Obesity · Diabetes · High cholesterol · Stress · Sedentary Lifestyle |
Non-Modifiable (cannot be changed) · Family history · Aging · Race · Gender |
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DIAGNOSTICS |
NON-INVASIVE · EKG · Stress Test Cardiac Catheterization (check arteries) |
LABS · HDL o Good cholesterol o Think H for Happy o Want happy levels high o > 60 mg/dL · LDL o Bad cholesterol o Think L for Lousy o Want lousy levels low o < 100 mg/dL · Triglycerides: < 150 mg/dl · Total Chol: < 200 mg/dL |
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SYMPTOMS |
· Usually asymptomatic · Chest pain that goes away with rest · Diaphoresis · Shortness of breath |
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TREATMENT |
MEDICATIONS · Antiplatelets: prevent clots from forming Aspirin · Antiplatelets: prevent clots from forming Statin · Nitrates: for episodes of angina (dilates vessels) Nitro-glycerine · Antihypertensives o Beta blockers o Calcium channel blockers o ACE inhibitors o ARBs (if cannot tolerate ACE) |
PROCEDURES · Atherectomy: removal of plaque from artery Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI): unblocks arteries to restore blood flow with balloon and possible stent placement |
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PATIENT EDUCATION |
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No insights found