27 Jan NU 551 Unit 6 Assignment Instructions: Carlyn is 55-years-old, vapes at least three e-cigarettes per day, and weighs 285 pounds

NU 551 Unit 6 Assignment Instructions
Read the following case study then construct a 3-4 page essay in Word based on the questions below. This assignment helps to provide a foundation toward applying pathophysiological knowledge in advanced practice.
Assignment Topic: Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
Carlyn is 55-years-old, vapes at least three e-cigarettes per day, and weighs 285 pounds. At Carlyn’s annual physical, she was told her LDL was 190 mg/dL, her HDL was 30 mg/dL, and her cholesterol was 247 mg/dL. Carlyn has also been told that she should reduce her sugar intake because she is prediabetic. Her PCP is concerned about her blood pressure, so she has been told to monitor at home and return to the clinic with a 2-week log. Carolyn reports she has occasional palpitations. Her systolic blood pressure at home has been in the 160s, and the diastolic has been in the upper 80s.
Carlyn’s friend wants Carlyn to join her in a local women’s fitness class three times per week. The friend knows Carlyn’s mom died of an acute myocardial infarction when she was 58, and she fears that Carlyn’s lifestyle will lead to a similar fate. Carlyn is not interested in exercising, stating that she has always been “chunky.”
In your essay you will analyze the pathophysiological factors in cardiovascular disease that influences conditions across the lifespan.
• Explain the pathophysiology of the myocardium conduction system.
• Address structures that support coronary circulation.
• Explain the impact of lifestyle choices on the vascular system physiologically.
• How does hyperlipidemia impact the physiology of the cardiovascular system?
• How does hyperglycemia impact the physiology of the cardiovascular system?
• Address lifespan, child, adult and elder adult, factors and other comorbidities that can influence the cardiovascular system.
Assignment Details
Assignment Requirements:
Before finalizing your work, you should:
• be sure you have an introduction and conclusion
• 3-4 pages of content are present
• 5 peer reviewed references
• use topical level one headings within the paper
• be sure to read the assignment description carefully (as displayed above);
• consult the grading rubric (located in Course Resources, Grading Rubrics submodule) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and
• utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.
Your writing assignment should:
• follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
• be well ordered, logical, and unified as well as original and insightful;
• display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and
• use APA 7th edition format.