Coronary Artery Disease

1. Signs & Symptoms

1.1. Shortness of Breath

1.2. Chest Tightness

1.3. Cough

1.4. Variable expiratory limitation

2. Modifiable Risk Factors

2.1. Dyslipidemia- abnormal levels of lipoproteins

2.2. Hypertension

2.3. Cigarette Smoking

2.3.1. Find a stop smoking program

2.3.2. Utilize medications that assist with tobacco addiction.

2.4. Diabetes

2.4.1. utilize medication for Types 1 & 2 diabetes

2.4.2. Control weight (Type 2)

2.4.3. Stay under the care of a physician

2.5. Obesity

2.6. Sedentary Lifestyle

2.6.1. Add moderate exercise to your routine

2.7. Atherogenic Diet

2.7.1. Modify diet to include fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, poultry

3. Non Modifiable Risk Factors

3.1. Antigen Presentation by Dendritic Cells

3.1.1. Lymphatics and Cytokines respond

3.1.1.1. Airway Inflammation

3.1.1.2. Asthma Symptoms

4. Diagnostic Tests

4.1. Blood Gas Analysis

4.2. Radiologic Examination

4.3. Measurement of Serum Biomarkers

5. Treatment

5.1. Avoidance of allergens and irritants

5.1.1. Extensive Education

5.2. Use of a Peak Flow Meter

5.2.1. Adherence to an Action Plan

5.3. Low doses of Corticosteroids

5.4. Use of short acting beta-agonist inhalers

5.5. Anti-inflammatory medications

6. Statistical Prevalence

6.1. 7.8% of the US population is affected by asthma

6.1.1. 8.0% of adults

6.1.2. 7.0% of children

6.1.2.1. Asthma is the most prevalent chronic disease in childhood.(pg. 706 of textbook)

7. Prevention

7.1. Avoid exposure to high levels of certain allergens during childhood.

7.2. Children should be exposed to certain infectious microorganisms to avoid an immunologic imbalance that favors the development of allergies and asthma.