Discussion 4: Case Studies

Question 1

What’s the difference b/t case studies and case presentations?

Answer 1

• Studies = written

- Presentations = oral

Question 2

What info do case studies need to include?

Answer 2

• Demography (name, age, sex, race, height, weight)
• Fam history (parents, sibs, relatives w/ CVDs or have died of CVDs)
• Medical history (diseases/conditions, meds, present and past)
• Behavior and risk factor assessment (obesity, BP, cholesterol, blood glucose, drugs, activity level)
• Physical exam findings
• Resting ECG findings
• GXT findings
• Results
• Prognosis and treatment suggestions

Question 3

How do you calculate BMI?

Answer 3

BMI = body weight (kg) / height (m) ^2

Question 4

How do you calculate MAP at rest?

Answer 4

MAP(rest) = DBP + 1/3(SBP-DBP)

Question 5

How do you calculate MAP during exercise?

Answer 5

MAP(exercise) = DBP + 1/2( SBP-DBP)

Question 6

How do you calculate RPP?

Answer 6

RPP = SBP x HR