Heart Disease Case Study
Coronary heart disease
Heart disease is leading cause of the death in the United States for both men and woman. (NIH, 2016) In 2014 614,348 deaths were reported to be caused by heart disease. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015) Approximately 14 million people experience coronary artery disease and it is responsible for 20 percent of all US deaths. (F Brian Boudi, 2016) Statistics shows that men are more likely to experience CAD than women. (F Brian Boudi, 2016) The center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 out of four Americans die from CAD. This number is astonishing because heart disease is also one of the top preventable diseases. CAD is attributed to a lot of life-style choices. Some of the factors that contribute to the disease are bad diet, lack of sleep and exercise as well as overconsumption of drugs and alcohol and a high level of stress.
History
To better understand this disease researchers …show more content…
This is due to the fact that the early state of this disease is asymptomatic. Imaging modalities used include radiography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound.
Case Study: Heart Disease and Latinos Heart disease is the number cause most common cause of death between Latinos. The American Heart Association has appealed for a better understand of the disease with the Latino community in mind. (Jr., Ruiz, Talavera, Allison, & Rodriguez) Latinos are the largest single minority in the United States, making more than 14% of the population. The growth rate for Latinos is 4 times greater than the general US population. In 2050 it is estimated that the Latino population will be about 103 million. (Davidson, et al.)As the population continues to grow, so will the cases of Latino patients with heart disease, and with it economic and social costs. Research shows that Latinos my not be obtaining the appropriate
Heart disease is leading cause of the death in the United States for both men and woman. (NIH, 2016) In 2014 614,348 deaths were reported to be caused by heart disease. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015) Approximately 14 million people experience coronary artery disease and it is responsible for 20 percent of all US deaths. (F Brian Boudi, 2016) Statistics shows that men are more likely to experience CAD than women. (F Brian Boudi, 2016) The center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 out of four Americans die from CAD. This number is astonishing because heart disease is also one of the top preventable diseases. CAD is attributed to a lot of life-style choices. Some of the factors that contribute to the disease are bad diet, lack of sleep and exercise as well as overconsumption of drugs and alcohol and a high level of stress.
History
To better understand this disease researchers …show more content…
This is due to the fact that the early state of this disease is asymptomatic. Imaging modalities used include radiography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound.
Case Study: Heart Disease and Latinos Heart disease is the number cause most common cause of death between Latinos. The American Heart Association has appealed for a better understand of the disease with the Latino community in mind. (Jr., Ruiz, Talavera, Allison, & Rodriguez) Latinos are the largest single minority in the United States, making more than 14% of the population. The growth rate for Latinos is 4 times greater than the general US population. In 2050 it is estimated that the Latino population will be about 103 million. (Davidson, et al.)As the population continues to grow, so will the cases of Latino patients with heart disease, and with it economic and social costs. Research shows that Latinos my not be obtaining the appropriate