Running head: CARDIOVASCULAR CASE STUDY 1
Cardiovascular Case Study
Student Name
University
, CARDIOVASCULAR CASE STUDY 2
1. What diagnosis is consistent with John's history and physical exam?
Because of the growth of irregular angina and severe symptoms of angina pain, and John’s ECG
results indicate an ST evaluation that is coherent with STEMI.
2. Please differentiate between a STEMI and Non-STEMI.
A STEMI mainly happens from an abrupt absolute cardiac artery blockage causing
anoxia .an ECG test is used in identifying STEMI, which records the heart electrical activity
(McCance & Huether, 2014). A STEMI should be recognized rapidly and is best treated using
backup angioplasty and stenting.
A harshly narrowed artery typically triggers Non-STEMI; however, the artery usually is not
blocked entirely. A non-STEMI patient should undertake early cardiac catheterization.
3. What are the pathophysiological findings specifying an MI?
Myocardial ischemia happens if the heart blood supply cannot endure the myocardium
needed oxygen. The typical cause of reduced coronary blood flow is the atherosclerotic plaques
formation in the coronary arteries (McCance & Huether, 2014). As the plaque rises in size, it
triggers partial arteries occlusion restricting blood flow and triggering ischemia. A myocardial
infarction patient might feel revulsion and puke because of impulse spur of vomiting triggered by
pain fibers. The stimulation of the nervous system might trigger sweating and raised heart pulse
and blood pressure. Other symptoms incorporate vertigo and unsteadiness because of vasovagal
stimulus and shortness of breath.
4. What are the differences between angina, silent ischemia, and myocardial ischemia?
Cardiovascular Case Study
Student Name
University
, CARDIOVASCULAR CASE STUDY 2
1. What diagnosis is consistent with John's history and physical exam?
Because of the growth of irregular angina and severe symptoms of angina pain, and John’s ECG
results indicate an ST evaluation that is coherent with STEMI.
2. Please differentiate between a STEMI and Non-STEMI.
A STEMI mainly happens from an abrupt absolute cardiac artery blockage causing
anoxia .an ECG test is used in identifying STEMI, which records the heart electrical activity
(McCance & Huether, 2014). A STEMI should be recognized rapidly and is best treated using
backup angioplasty and stenting.
A harshly narrowed artery typically triggers Non-STEMI; however, the artery usually is not
blocked entirely. A non-STEMI patient should undertake early cardiac catheterization.
3. What are the pathophysiological findings specifying an MI?
Myocardial ischemia happens if the heart blood supply cannot endure the myocardium
needed oxygen. The typical cause of reduced coronary blood flow is the atherosclerotic plaques
formation in the coronary arteries (McCance & Huether, 2014). As the plaque rises in size, it
triggers partial arteries occlusion restricting blood flow and triggering ischemia. A myocardial
infarction patient might feel revulsion and puke because of impulse spur of vomiting triggered by
pain fibers. The stimulation of the nervous system might trigger sweating and raised heart pulse
and blood pressure. Other symptoms incorporate vertigo and unsteadiness because of vasovagal
stimulus and shortness of breath.
4. What are the differences between angina, silent ischemia, and myocardial ischemia?
