heart disease

Heart disease : Calculated patient risk of a cardiovascular event.What are the patients CV risk factors

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Heart disease Patient went to cardiac rehab for the first 3 months after his MI but has just been going to the gym to ride the bike two to three times a week now. He denies unilateral weakness, numbness/tingling, or changes in vision. He denies CP and only has SOB if he really pedals hard … Read more

What is the relevance of the family history of heart disease for this patient?

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CASE #1 •Understand the need to consider prevention efforts for family members, whether positive family history is based on lifestyle or genetics. A PA student preceding in a clinic wants to know if she should check a cholesterol level on a 25-year-old man who is establishing care. The patient is a vegan who exercises regularly. … Read more