Cardiac Patient Care: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Objectives: Describe the anatomy and normal blood circulation of the heart. Review the pathophysiology of CAD. Differentiate between the major clinical presentations of CAD. Discuss nonpreventable and preventable risk factors. Identify the signs, symptoms, and clinical test outcome criteria used to screen and diagnose coronary artery disease. State the principles underlying the acute management of the disease. Explain the components of a comprehensive plan of care and monitoring for patients with chronic CAD.

Description: Caring for patients with or at risk for CAD. Course covers pathophysiology, clinical forms, risk factors and prevention measures, assessment and diagnosis, complications and comorbidities, emergency treatment, and management of acute and chronic coronary artery disease.