MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

· TOPIC: MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

· Write a 2‐3 page paper (excluding title and reference pages)

· Include the following sections about the selected disease process (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading Rubric).

· Introduction of disease ‐ 20 points/20%

· One paragraph (approximately 200 words)

· Includes disease description

· Includes epidemiology of disease

· Etiology and risk factors ‐ 20 points/20%

· Common causes of the disease or condition

· Risk factors for the disease or condition

· Impact of age

· Prevalence based on gender

· Influence of environment

· Genetic basis of disease

· Lifestyle influences

· All information supported by current literature

· Pathophysiological processes ‐ 20 points/20%

· Describes changes occurring at the cellular, tissue, and/or organ level that contribute to the disease process.

· Describes adaptation of the cells and body in response to the disease.

· Relates disease processes to manifested signs and symptoms.

· Clinical manifestations and complications ‐ 20 points/20%

· Describes the physical signs and symptoms that are important in considering the presence of the disease.

· Identifies signs that contribute to diagnosis of the condition

· Identifies symptoms that contribute to diagnosis of the condition.

· Identifies complications of the disease.

· Discusses the implications to the patient when complications are left untreated.

· Includes list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests used to determine the presence of the disease

· Discusses the significance of test findings in relation to the disease process.

· APA Style and Organization ‐ 10 points/10%

· References are submitted with assignment.

· Uses appropriate APA format (6th ed.) and is free of errors.

· Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.

· Paper is 2‐3 pages, excluding title and reference pages

· At least two (2) scholarly, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided