SN instructed patient on atherosclerotic heart disease also known as Coronary Artery Disease (CAD); is the damage or disease in the heart's major blood vessels. The usual cause is the buildup of plaque. This causes coronary arteries to narrow, limiting blood flow to the heart. Coronary artery disease can range from no symptoms, to chest pain, to a heart attack. Treatments include lifestyle changes, medications, angioplasty, and surgery.
Patient instructed in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is when the heart vessels become narrow, which decreases the blood flow to the heart muscle. The narrowing of the heart vessels can be caused by plaque build-up from high cholesterol, fat, and calcium. The decrease in blood flow decreases the oxygenation of the heart muscle and leads to heart damage.
The patient was instructed in coronary artery disease the importance of no smoking or using tobacco products, the effect nicotine has on the cardiac system causing the heart to work faster, constricting blood vessels, and decreasing the amount of oxygen delivered to the heart, and in the presence of coronary artery disease, increasing the probability of chest pain. The patient was advised that the role that stress plays in aggravating coronary artery disease. The patient was recommended the benefits of exercise, increase in high-density lipoproteins, which lowers blood pressure, weight loss, improved cardiovascular status.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), such as: avoid/decrease intake of foods and drinks containing caffeine, among others.
Taught that Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) develops very slowly and may be very advanced before symptoms develop.
Taught that Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a narrowing or blockage of one or both of the coronary arteries causing a decreased blood and oxygen supply to the heart.
Taught that heart failure, cardiac arrest and dysrhythmias are potential complications of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
SN instructed patient and caregiver that myocardial infarction and angina pectoris are potential complications of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Symptoms for myocardial infarction tightness or pain in the chest, neck, back, or arms. Angina symptoms squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in the chest. Call your doctor immediately for any symptoms. Both patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), such as: avoid cigarette smoking and achieve/maintain ideal weight, among others.
Taught that lack of oxygen may cause damage to the heart.