Category Archives: Coronary Artery Disease

Hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor for CAD. Normally, CAD takes years to develop, but hypertension accelerates the atherosclerotic process that causes CAD. Then, as CAD progresses, the resulting arterial narrowing worsens the hypertension. Its Pathophysiology In CAD, atherosclerotic … Continue reading →

Treating a patient with CAD involves risk-factor management, drug therapy, and, if needed, invasive procedures or surgery. Treatment has two goals – Reducing myocardial oxygen demand Increasing oxygen supply. Invasive Procedures and Surgery In severe cases of CAD, a patient … Continue reading →

If you’re administering a thrombolytic drug, monitor your patient’s heart rhythm for reperfusion arrhythmias. Also, monitor him for reocclusion of the coronary artery. Report any chest pain or ischemic changes on the ECG to the physician. To reduce the risk … Continue reading →