I am a 19-year-old female college student who is 5’4” (64 in) tall and weigh 133 lbs (59.85kg) with a BMI of 23.37 kg•m-2. My doctor never told me that I had any heart or respiratory condition. I do not have diabetes, I never had a stroke or heart attack, and I do not have asthma. My physical condition is good; I do not have any bones or joints that will get worse from me performing any form of physical activity.
According to the ACSM CAD risk profile, I am under the age of 55, so my age does not meet the risk/criteria of having cardiovascular disease. My father and mother are both still living and are under the ages of 55 and 65. They both have not had a myocardial infarction or coronary revascularization. Both of my father and mother are in good health. Although, my great uncle had a heart attack at the age of 45 and passed away. Since, my great uncle was not my first degree relative, I will not meet the risk/criteria based off my family history. I am a non-smoker; cigarette smoking has never caught my attention and I would rather have healthy lungs.
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I have never had a heart attack, heart transplantation, diabetes, and renal disease. Though, I am currently physically active, I have been active within the last three-six months for 30 minutes at moderate intensity for five days per week. According to the New ACSM Pre-Participation Health Screening (2015), since I participate in regular physical activity and do not have any CV, metabolic or renal disease and no signs or symptoms of any of the diseases. I will not need a medical clearance to perform exercise and I can continue moderate or vigorous intensity exercise, but I may gradually progress following the ACSM
The risk factors that Jessica presented with are a history that is positive for smoking, bronchitis and living in a large urban area with decreased air quality. The symptoms that suggest a pulmonary disorder include a productive cough with discolored sputum, elevated respiratory rate, use of the accessory respiratory muscles during quite breathing, exertional dyspnea, tachycardia and pedal edema. The discolored sputum is indicative of a respiratory infection. The changes in respiratory rate, use of respiratory muscles and exertional dyspnea indicate a pulmonary disorder since there is an increased amount of work required for normal breathing. Tachycardia may arise due to the lack of oxygenated blood available to the tissue stimulating an increase in heart rate. The pedal edema most probably results from decreased systemic blood flow.
First of all, this case is associated with biopsychosocial approach which recognizes that, it is the approach that considers human behavior to be the result of interactions of integrated biological, psychological, and social systems. This approach helps us to recognize the ways in which women’s biology, psychology, and their social world intertwine within each other affect their reactions to alcohol and alcohol interventions. In order to explain some of the concepts and theories, we must first sort through the facts that have been presented in the case study. This particular case is concerned with developing a better understanding of the relationship between Casey, and alcoholism.
It was to this respect that, the search could detect ‘’hypertension’’ as the leading risk factor for heart disease. And this preceded three quarters of heart failures cases as compared to coronary artery disease, which led to most heart failures in less than 40% of the cases. Also, an increase in left ventricular end-diastolic diameter became a mirror to the Framingham study as incident heart diseases in the individuals who are free from myocardial infarction. Although studies have shown that, the manifestation of heart failures can be present without the left ventricular systolic dysfunction, other risk factors could lead to that. Also, they (Framingham study) were able to detect ‘’too much of cholesterol’’ as a link to cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, research believed that has elevated among certain heart diseases such as coronary heart often leads to stroke, too high blood pressure among numerous patients. Having said that, the search discovered ‘’obesity’’ also as a concomitantly with hypertension which elevates lipids and diabetes versus questions on smoking behavior. Having said that, these risk factors are believed to have attributed to heart diseases. Therefore, it became a national concern to the general US population and that of the fourth director of Framingham heart study, William Castelli
The contributing factor is lack of knowledge and family medical screening. Understanding the history of your genetic line specific to your race and ethnicity may be helpful in preventing heart disease later on in adulthood.... ... middle of paper ... ... Current studies of note have focused primarily on middle-class and/or suburban populations.
The hereditary risk factors for cardiovascular disease are primarily those of which individuals are unable to control, the ones for which they are born with. These risk factors would include an individual’s sex, race, age, and genetics. One out of every five males has some form of cardiovascular disease and the same applies for females. More women than men have cardiovascular disease in this country, but this is only due to the fact that there are more women within the U.S. population (Weiss and Lonnquist, 2011). Men percentage wise are at a higher risk than women. There is a somewhat reduced probability for females to have cardiovascular disease before menopause. This is believed by medical researchers and scientists to be directly related to the natural hor...
You have been diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia Familial Hypercholesterolemiahole is a disease that is is past down from your mother or father and begins at birth and can cause heart attacks at an early age.In rare cases a child can inherit the gene from both parents when this occurs the csterol levels are much more sever. It causes cholesterol levels to be very high.This results in high levels of LDL.LDLs are low density lipoprotein which is a form of in which cholesterol is moved throughout the blood.these high levels of low density lipoproteins cholesterol make you more likely to have narrowing arteries from a young age.This disease is typically passed down through families in an autosomal dominant matter.which means you only need to get one gene from one parent in order to get this disease.In earlier years of the disease there may be no symptoms. in later
Regina Geis is a ten-year old female who is diagnosed with celiac disease. No one in her immediate family has been diagnosed, including her parents and her younger sister. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease of the digestive system that is usually indicated by long-lasting inflammation in the small intestine that occurs when a protein from the plant called gluten, which is usually found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye, is consumed, resulting in an interference of absorption of nutrients from food (Calvo, Soriano del Castillo, & Vinuesa, 2012.) Regina was diagnosed with celiac disease when she was five. After she was diagnosed, she was put on a gluten-free diet.
Coronary heart disease or coronary artery disease affects 16.8 million people in the United States and causes more than 607,000 deaths annually (Lemone, chap.30). It is caused by atherosclerosis which is the accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries causing impaired blood flow to the myocardium. CAD or coronary artery syndrome is usually without symptoms but may induce heart attack, angina and acute coronary syndrome if not properly treated. There are many risk factors associated with CAD like obesity, high cholesterol diet, hereditary, physical inactivity, just to name a few. Patients with CAD may be unable to identify and manage their risks factors. It is imperative for nurses to educate the patient about CAD and measures to enhance their health.
My physical health is generally decent. I am currently on the girls tennis team at SHS, and in the spring I’ll be on the girls softball team. In the winter I plan to possibly join the girls hockey team, and the school play. I love
Since the adult diagnostic assessment (ADA, Argosy University, 2016) is a written narrative that documents the clinical and functional face-to-face evaluation of a client’s mental health, nature, severity and impact of behavioral difficulties, possible impairment, subjective distress and strength, and resources. I was a little uncomfortable in filling out the ADA. Discovering I was uncertain of how to answer some areas, placing ‘not discussed’ in vital areas that should have been obtained during an intake evaluation.
It is characterized as the level of health of a individual, gathering, or country. We can quantify the status from numerous points of view. Approaches to quantify consist of using physiological, physiological, psychosocial measures, mortality, death rates, and handicap rates.
After my September health evaluation, I noticed the strengths and weaknesses of my body. Because of my rigorous soccer schedule, my cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, diet, and body composition were all optimal. After the preliminary fitness testing, my results were exceptional. However, despite my active lifestyle, I noticed a few negative aspects in my overall health. First, my muscular strength was not up to par with what I would have liked it to be. Next, my sleep schedule was inconsistent and insufficient. Lastly, I was not consuming enough calories. Each issue I addressed in the following months with my SMART goals and methodical progression.
In our society, it is not rare to hear people die suddenly without signs of serious illness preceding the death. A critical examination might show that such individuals were suffering from serious health condition that they and their family were not aware of. These critical health issues are often diagnosed during regular medical checkups.
Family is the basic unit of society. A family is a set of interacting individuals related by blood, marriage, cohabitation, or adoption who interdependently perform relevant functions by fulfilling expected roles. Health practices are those activities performed by individuals or families as a whole to promote health and prevent diseases. The relationship between members of family influences the understanding of behavior, which is demonstrated in family’s structural, functional, communicational, and developmental patterns (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2003; Bonell et al., 2003).Within families, children and adults are nurtured and taught about health values by word and by example, and it is within families that members first learn to make choices to promote health (Edelman & Mandle, 2010, p. 172).
Sedentary lifestyles can cause problems such as getting heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Physical activity plays a huge role in the prevention of these diseases. Inactivity is the main cause for most the common heart problems such as the ones listed above. Becoming active while living a sedentary lifestyle or dealing with heart problems can drastically alter a person’s overall health.Diseases and strokes are the two leading causes of death in the United States” exercise aids in preventing diseases and strokes(CDC 3). Exercise is a tool that can be used to reduce the risks of getting heart disease, stroke, and maintain cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Doctors recommend moderate to intense regular workout, especially for youth. Most cardiovascular diseases, high cholesterol and high blood pressure are all causes of inactivity at some point in our lives. If the inactivity levels are high, the higher chance that person has at dying of these diseases or at a younger age. Because inactivity can lead to death at a younger age, it is highly important to inform youth about healthy lifestyles at a younger