Question

Answer the following questions for the discussion/post:

A 21 year old male presents to the ED with stable angina. He underwent a full cardiac workup, and was ultimately found to have multivessel CHD. In summary, the presence of mild dyslipidemia, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, obesity, and a family history was sufficient to induce ischemic heart disease at such a young age.

1. What lifestyle modifications would you recommend to this client? List 3.
2. What does the cardiac workup (i.e diagnostics or labs) consist of? List 3.
3. What are potential complications for this client? List 3.

Answer 1

1.Lifestyle modifications include

1.Diet control in view of dyslipidemia(increased serum cholesterol level) to control the fat level in the body to maintain a healthy lifestyle and further plaque deposition in the arteries.Moreover to prevent complications also.

2.Quit  smoking .(Nicotene in the cigarette will damage the blood vessels)

3,Regular exercise to maintain physical stability and healthy heart functions with the advise from the doctor

2.CARDIAC WORKUP

1.Electrocardiogram

2,Echocardiogram

3.Coronary angiography

4.Lipid profile

3...POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS

Unstable angina, Heart failure, Stent embolisation,