The case study based on CAD involves a 65-year-old male with a history of smoking and high cholesterol.
Patient Demographics
- Gender: Male
- Age: 65 years old
- Family History: Father had a heart attack at a young age
- Occupation: Retired in nursing home
Symptoms
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
Medical History
- Smoker (pack-a-day)
- High cholesterol levels
- Sedentary lifestyle
Physical examination
- Slightly elevated blood pressure
Diagnostic test
- Stress test: positive for ischemia
- Electrocardiogram (ECG): shows ST-segment depression with exercise
Treatment plan
- Lifestyle changes: smoking cessation, regular exercise, healthy diet
- Medications: statins to reduce cholesterol levels, beta-blockers to slow heartbeat and reduce blood pressure
References
Bauersachs, R., Zeymer, U., Brière, J., Marre, C., Bowrin, K., & Huelsebeck, M. (2019). Burden of coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease: A literature review. Cardiovascular Therapeutics, 2019, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/8295054Links to an external site.
Cassar, A., Holmes, D. R., Rihal, C. S., & Gersh, B. J. (2009). Chronic coronary artery disease: Diagnosis and management. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 84(12), 1130-1146. https://doi.org/10.4065/mcp.2009.0391Links to an external site.
Wilson, P. W., & O’Donnell, C. J. (2018). Epidemiology of chronic coronary artery disease. Chronic Coronary Artery Disease, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-42880-4.00001-7
