See exactly what's happening inside patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and angina pectoris, and know exactly what it means for your nursing care. In just 30 minutes, you'll get a wealth of practical information on every clinically relevant aspect of these two disorders. You'll be able to: h identify key risk factors for CAD h differentiate between stable and unstable angina, their pathophysiologies, and treatments h understand how CAD affects internal structures and processes h recognize signs and symptoms of CAD and angina, and link your assessment findings to what's happening inside your patient's body h detect complications and intervene before they reach a crisis point h explain to patients how diagnostic tests reveal CAD and potential risk factors, and how drugs and surgery help treat CAD and reduce angina pain h teach patients with CAD and angina how to care for themselves and improve their quality of life
