Mr. Vincent is a 45-year-old salesman who is overweight. At work he suddenly develops severe chest pain and is nauseated. A coworker takes him to a nearby hospital. The emergency department physician orders an immediate ECG. A diagnosis of acute myocardial infarct is made. Mr. Vincent is scheduled for a balloon angioplasty with insertion of a cardiac stent. The surgery is completed and Mr. Vincent recovers with no complications. Margaret, the nurse clinician, is assigned to educate Mr. Vincent regarding his procedure and follow-up care. Explain the effect of cholesterol and triglycerides on the arteries. What blood level values for cholesterol and triglycerides should Mr. Vincent maintain? Mr. Vincent asks Margaret if the blood vessel will close again.
Mr. Vincent is a 45-year-old salesman who is overweight. At work he suddenly develops severe chest pain and is nauseated. A coworker takes him to a nearby hospital. The emergency department physician orders an immediate ECG. A diagnosis of acute myocardial infarct is made. Mr. Vincent is scheduled for a balloon angioplasty with insertion of a cardiac stent. The surgery is completed and Mr. Vincent recovers with no complications. Margaret, the nurse clinician, is assigned to educate Mr. Vincent regarding his procedure and follow-up care. Explain the effect of cholesterol and triglycerides on the arteries. What blood level values for cholesterol and triglycerides should Mr. Vincent maintain? Mr. Vincent asks Margaret if the blood vessel will close again.
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