Week 4 Cardiovascular Disorders Veins and arteries are vital elements of the cardiovascular system. They carry the blood supply through the body and are essential for proper function. Sometimes veins and arteries malfunction, resulting in cardiovascular disorders. Malfunctions of arteries and veins are similar to malfunctions of a water hose. Consider the structure and function of a hose. A tap releases water, which then travels through the hose and comes out the other end. If the hose has been dormant for several months, dirt and rusty particles might build up inside, resulting in a restricted flow of water. Similarly, buildup of plaque inside the coronary arteries restricts blood flow and leads to disorders such as coronary heart disease. This disease is one of the most common cardiovascular disorders, and according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (2011), is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. In this Discussion, you examine the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders such as coronary heart disease. To prepare: · Review this week’s media presentation on alterations of cardiovascular functions, as well as Chapter 23 in the Huether and McCance text. Identify the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders. · Select one patient factor : genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior . Consider how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders. · Select one of the following alterations of cardiovascular disorders : peripheral arterial disease, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, or dysrhythmia. Think about how hypertension or dyslipidemia can lead to the alteration you selected.  Post  a 1 page paper APA format 1 a thorough description of the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders , including how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology. 2 Then, explain how hypertension or dyslipidemia can lead to the alteration you selected for patients with the factor you identified.  Course resources · Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2012). Understanding pathophysiology (Laureate custom ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. o Chapter 22, “Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems” This chapter examines the circulatory system, heart, systemic circulation, and lymphatic system to establish a foundation for normal cardiovascular function. It focuses on the structure and function of various parts of the circulatory system to illustrate normal blood flow.  o Chapter 23, “Alterations of Cardiovascular Function” This chapter presents the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of various cardiovascular disorders. It focuses on diseases of the veins and arteries, disorders of the heart wall, heart disease, and shock. o Chapter 24, “Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children” This chapter examines cardiovascular disorders that affect children. It di.

1. Week 4
Cardiovascular Disorders
Veins and arteries are vital elements of the cardiovascular
system. They carry the blood supply through the body and are
essential for proper function. Sometimes veins and arteries
malfunction, resulting in cardiovascular disorders. Malfunctions
of arteries and veins are similar to malfunctions of a water hose.
Consider the structure and function of a hose. A tap releases
water, which then travels through the hose and comes out the
other end. If the hose has been dormant for several months, dirt
and rusty particles might build up inside, resulting in a
restricted flow of water. Similarly, buildup of plaque inside the
coronary arteries restricts blood flow and leads to disorders
such as coronary heart disease. This disease is one of the most
common cardiovascular disorders, and according to the National
Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (2011), is the leading cause of
death for men and women in the United States. In this
Discussion, you examine the pathophysiology of cardiovascular
disorders such as coronary heart disease.
To prepare:
·
Review this week’s media presentation on alterations of
cardiovascular functions, as well as Chapter 23 in the Huether
and McCance text. Identify the pathophysiology of
cardiovascular disorders.
·
Select one patient factor
: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or
behavior
. Consider how the factor you selected might impact the
pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders.
·

2. Select one of the following alterations of cardiovascular
disorders
: peripheral arterial disease, myocardial infarction, coronary
artery disease,
congestive heart failure,
or dysrhythmia. Think about how hypertension or dyslipidemia
can lead to the alteration you selected.
Post a 1 page paper APA format
1 a thorough description of the
pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders
, including how the factor you selected might impact the
pathophysiology.
2 Then, explain how hypertension or dyslipidemia can lead to
the alteration you selected for patients with the factor you
identified.
Course resources
·
Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2012).
Understanding pathophysiology
(Laureate custom ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
o
Chapter 22, “Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and
Lymphatic Systems”
This chapter examines the circulatory system, heart, systemic
circulation, and lymphatic system to establish a foundation for
normal cardiovascular function. It focuses on the structure and
function of various parts of the circulatory system to illustrate
normal blood flow.
o

3. Chapter 23, “Alterations of Cardiovascular Function”
This chapter presents the pathophysiology, clinical
manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of various
cardiovascular disorders. It focuses on diseases of the veins and
arteries, disorders of the heart wall, heart disease, and shock.
o
Chapter 24, “Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in
Children”
This chapter examines cardiovascular disorders that affect
children. It distinguishes congenital heart disease from acquired
cardiovascular disorders.
·
McPhee, S. J., & Hammer, G. D. (2010).
Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical
medicine
(Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). New York, NY:
McGraw-Hill Medical.
o
Chapter 11, “Cardiovascular Disorders: Vascular Disease”
This chapter begins with an overview of the vascular
component of the cardiovascular system and how the
cardiovascular system is normally regulated. It then describes
three common vascular disorders: atherosclerosis, hypertension,
and shock.
Media
·
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012a).

4. Alterations of cardiovascular functions PPT lecture
. Baltimore, MD: Author.
This media presentation outlines common alterations of
cardiovascular function, including disorders of the veins and
arteries.
Optional Resources
·
American Heart Association. (2012). Retrieved from
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/
·
Million Hearts. (2012). Retrieved from
http://millionhearts.hhs.gov/index.html
·
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (2012). Retrieved
from
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/