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a learner in Pathophysiology, it’s important to take the information you are absorbing from
your coursework and connect it to real life. Throughout the semester you will be invited to
make connections by locating, reviewing, and summarizing current and relevant journal
articles.Use the following link to learn how to find and evaluate an online
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current (medical or scientific) news or journal article based on one of the topics listed
below:Disorders of the Heart Wall, (Chapter 24, p. 622)Note: As you read through the
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Pathophysiology FIRST CANADIAN EDITION Mohamed Toufic El-Hussein, RN, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Nursing Faculty of Health, Community & Education Mount
Royal University Calgary, Alberta Kelly Power-Kean, MHS, NP, RN Center for Nursing
Studies Memorial University St. John’s, Newfoundland Stephanie Zettel, BN, MN Associate
Professor 2 School of Nursing and Midwifery Mount Royal University Calgary, Alberta U.S.
AUTHORS Sue E. Huether, MS, PhD Professor Emeritus College of Nursing University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah Kathryn L. McCance, MS, PhD Professor Emeritus College of Nursing
University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah U.S. Section Editors Valentina L. Brashers, MD
Professor of Nursing and Woodard Clinical Scholar Attending Physician in Internal Medicine
University of Virginia Health System Charlottesville, Virginia Neal S. Rote, PhD Academic
Vice-Chair and Director of Research Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University
Hospitals Case Medical Center William H. Weir, MD, Professor of Reproductive Biology and
Pathology Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 3 Cleveland, Ohio 4 24
Alterations of Cardiovascular Function Valentina L. Brashers, Mohamed El-Hussein
CHAPTER OUTLINE Diseases of the Veins, 604 Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous
Insufficiency, 604 Thrombus Formation in Veins, 605 Superior Vena Cava Syndrome, 605
Diseases of the Arteries, 606 Hypertension, 606 Orthostatic (Postural) Hypotension, 611
Aneurysm, 611 Thrombus Formation, 612 Embolism, 613 Peripheral Vascular Disease, 613

2. Atherosclerosis, 614 Peripheral Artery Disease, 617 Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial
Ischemia, and 1791 Acute Coronary Syndromes, 617 Disorders of the Heart Wall, 629
Disorders of the Pericardium, 629 Disorders of the Myocardium: The Cardiomyopathies,
630 Disorders of the Endocardium, 632 Cardiac Complications in AIDS, 638 Manifestations
of Heart Disease, 638 Heart Failure, 638 Dysrhythmias, 643 Shock, 643 Impairment of
Cellular Metabolism, 643 Clinical Manifestations of Shock, 648 Treatment for Shock, 648
Types of Shock, 648 Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, 653 Our understanding of the
pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases is evolving rapidly. Neurohumoral, genetic,
inflammatory, and metabolic factors are now the focus. This new information is leading to
improvements in prevention and treatment. Acute Pericarditis Diagnosis and Management
SummaryDiseases of the Veins 1792 Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency A
varicose vein is a vein in which blood has pooled, producing distended, tortuous, and
palpable vessels (Figure 24-1). Veins are thin-walled, highly distensible vessels with valves
to prevent backflow and pooling of blood (see Figure 23-26). Varicose veins typically
involve the saphenous veins of the leg and are caused by (1) trauma to the saphenous veins
that damages one or more valves or (2) gradual venous distension caused by the action of
gravity on blood in the legs. FIGURE 24-1 Varicose Veins of the Leg.
(Solarisys/Shutterstock.com.) If a valve is damaged, a section of the vein is subjected to the
pressure of a larger volume of blood under the influence of gravity. Altered connective
tissue proteins and proteolytic enzyme activity also play a role in remodelling of the vessel
wall.1 The vein swells as it becomes engorged and surrounding tissue becomes edematous
because increased hydrostatic pressure pushes plasma through the stretched vessel wall.
Venous distension can develop over time in individuals who habitually stand for long
periods, wear constricting garments, or cross the legs at the knees, which 1793 diminishes
the action of the muscle pump (see Figure 23-27). Risk factors also include age, female
gender, a family history of varicose veins, obesity, pregnancy, deep venous thrombosis
(DVT), and previous leg injury. Eventually the pressure in the vein damages venous valves,
rendering them incompetent and unable to maintain normal venous pressure. Varicose
veins and valvular incompetence can progress to chronic venous insufficiency, especially in
obese individuals. Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is inadequate venous return over a
long period. Venous hypertension, circulatory stasis, and tissue hypoxia cause an
inflammatory reaction in vessels and tissue leading to fibrosclerotic remodelling of the skin
and then to ulceration. Symptoms include edema of the lower extremities and
hyperpigmentation of the skin of the feet and ankles. Edema in these areas may extend to
the knees. Circulation to the extremities can become so sluggish that the metabolic demands
of the cells to obtain oxygen and nutrients and to remove wastes are barely met. Any
trauma or pressure can therefore lower the oxygen supply and cause cell death and necrosis
(venous stasis ulcers) (Figure 24-2). Infection can occur because poor circulation impairs
the delivery of the cells and biochemicals necessary for the immune and inflammatory
responses. This same sluggish circulation makes infection following reparative surgery a
significant risk. FIGURE 24-2 Venous Stasis Ulcer. Acute Pericarditis Diagnosis and
Management Summary(From Rosai, J. [1989]. Ackerman’s surgical pathology [7th ed., vol.
2]. St. Louis: Mosby.) Treatment of varicose veins and CVI begins conservatively, and 1794

3. excellent wound healing results have followed noninvasive treatments such as elevating the
legs, wearing compression stockings, and performing physical exercise.2 Invasive
management includes endovenous ablation, sclerotherapy or surgical ligation, conservative
vein resection, and vein stripping.3 Thrombus Formation in Veins A thrombus is a blood
clot that remains attached to a vessel wall (see Figure 21-20). A detached thrombus is a
thromboembolus. Venous thrombi are more common than arterial thrombi because flow
and pressure are lower in the veins than in the arteries. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
occurs primarily in the lower extremity. Three factors (Virchow triad) promote venous
thrombosis: (1) venous stasis (e.g., immobility, age, heart failure), (2) venous endothelial
damage (e.g., trauma, intravenous medications), and (3) hypercoagulable states (e.g.,
inherited disorders, malignancy, pregnancy, use of oral contraceptives or hormone
replacement therapy). Orthopedic trauma or surgery, spinal cord injury, and
obstetric/gynecological conditions can be associated with up to a 100% likelihood of DVT.
Numerous genetic abnormalities are associated with an increased risk for venous
thrombosis primarily related to states of hypercoagulability. These inherited abnormalities
include factor V Leiden mutation, prothrombin mutations, and deficiencies of protein C,
protein S, and antithrombin; these abnormalities are commonly found in individuals who
develop thrombi in the absence of the usual risk factors.4 Accumulation of clotting factors
and platelets leads to thrombus formation in the vein, often near a venous valve.
Inflammation around the thrombus promotes further platelet aggregation, and the
thrombus propagates or grows proximally. This inflammation may cause pain and redness,
but because the vein is deep in the leg, it is usually not accompanied by clinical symptoms or
signs. If the thrombus creates significant obstruction to venous blood flow, increased
pressure in the vein behind the clot may lead to edema of the extremity. Most thrombi will
eventually dissolve without treatment; however, untreated DVT is associated with a high
risk for embolization of a part of the clot to the lung (pulmonary 1795 embolism) (see
Chapter 27). Persistent venous obstruction may lead to CVI and post-thrombotic syndrome
with associated pain, edema, and ulceration of the affected limb.5 Because DVT is usually
asymptomatic and difficult to detect clinically, prevention is important in at-risk individuals
and includes early ambulation, pneumatic devices, and prophylactic anticoagulation. If
thrombosis does occur, diagnosis is confirmed by a combination of serum D-dimer
measurement and Doppler ultrasonography. Management most often consists of
anticoagulation therapy using heparin (low-molecular-weight heparin) and warfarin
(Coumadin).6 New oral anticoagulant therapies, such as factor Xa inhibitors and direct
thrombin inhibitors, have been shown to have a more favourable benefit-torisk ratio and
are rapidly becoming the treatments of choice.7 Thrombolytic therapy or placement of an
inferior vena cava filter may be indicated in selected individuals.4,6 Superior Vena Cava
Syndrome Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a progressive occlusion of the superior
vena cava (SVC) that leads to venous distension in the upper extremities and head. Causes
include bronchogenic cancer (75% of cases) followed by lymphomas and metastasis of
other cancers.8 Other less common causes include tuberculosis, mediastinal fibrosis, and
cystic fibrosis. Invasive therapies (pacemaker wires, central venous catheters, and
pulmonary artery catheters) with associated thrombosis now account for nearly 40% of

4. cases.9 Acute Pericarditis Diagnosis and Management SummaryThe SVC is a relatively low-
pressure vessel that lies in the closed thoracic compartment; therefore, tissue expansion
can easily compress the SVC. The right mainstem bronchus abuts the SVC so that cancers
occurring in this bronchus may exert pressure on the SVC. Additionally, the SVC is
surrounded by lymph nodes and lymph chains that commonly become involved in thoracic
cancers and compress the SVC during tumour growth. Because onset of SVCS is most often
slow, collateral venous drainage to the azygos vein usually has time to develop. Clinical
manifestations of SVCS are edema and venous distension in the upper extremities and face,
including the ocular beds. Affected persons complain of a feeling of fullness in the head or
1796 tightness of shirt collars, necklaces, and rings. Cerebral edema may cause headache,
visual disturbance, and impaired consciousness. The skin of the face and arms may become
purple and taut, and capillary refill time is prolonged. Respiratory distress may be present
because of edema of bronchial structures or compression of the bronchus by a carcinoma.
In infants, SVCS can lead to hydrocephalus. Diagnosis is made by chest X-ray, Doppler
studies, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound.
Because of its slow onset and the development of collateral venous drainage, SVCS is
generally not a vascular emergency, but it is an oncological emergency. Treatment for
malignant disorders can include radiation therapy, surgery, chemotherapy, and the
administration of diuretics, steroids, and anticoagulants, as necessary. Treatment for
nonmalignant causes may include bypass surgery using various grafts, thrombolysis (both
locally and systemically), balloon angioplasty, and placement of intravascular stents.8 Quick
Check 24-1 1. What is chronic venous insufficiency, and how does it present clinically? 2.
What are the major risk factors for deep venous thrombosis? 3. Name three causes of
superior vena cava syndrome. Diseases of the Arteries Hypertension Hypertension is
consistent elevation of systemic arterial blood pressure.10 Approximately 7.5 million
Canadians have hypertension. Hypertension is considered to be the main factor
contributing to mortality, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and years of life lost (YLL)
in Canada. About 90% of Canadians are expected to develop hypertension if they live an
average lifespan.11 The chance of developing primary hypertension increases with 1797
age. Although hypertension is usually considered an adult health problem, it is important to
remember that hypertension does occur in children and is being diagnosed with increasing
frequency (see Chapter 25). The prevalence of hypertension is higher in those of African
descent and in those with diabetes. Hypertension is defined by Hypertension Canada as a
mean systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 mm Hg or diastolic blood
pressure greater than or equal to 90 mm Hg when a nonautomated office blood pressure
measurement is used (Table 24-1). Alternately, hypertension is also defined as a mean
systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 135 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure
greater than or equal to 85 mm Hg when an automated office blood pressure measurement
is used.12 Figure 24-3 presents a hypertension diagnostic algorithm for adults. TABLE 24-1
Classification of Blood Pressure for Adults Age 18 Years and Older Category Systolic (mm
Hg) Normal Prehypertension Stage 1 hypertension Stage 2 hypertension <120 120–139
140–159 ≥160 Diastolic (mm Hg) AND OR OR OR <80 80–89 90–99 ≥100 Data from James,
P.A., Oparil, S., Carter, B., et al. (2014). JAMA, 311(5), 507–520. 1798 Hypertension

5. Diagnostic Algorithm. 1If AOBP is used, use the mean calculated and displayed by the
device. If non-AOBP (see note 2) is used, take at least three readings, discard the first, and
calculate the mean of the remaining measurements. A history and physical exam should be
performed and diagnostic tests ordered. 2 AOBP is performed with the patient unattended
in a private area. NonAOBP is performed using an electronic upper arm device with the
provider in the room. 3Diagnostic thresholds for AOBP, ABPM, and home BP in patients
with diabetes have yet to be established (and might be lower than 13/80 mm Hg). 4Serial
office measurements over 3–5 visits can be used if ABPM or home measurement is not
available. 5 For a home BP series, two readings are taken each morning and evening for 7
days (28 total). Discard the first day readings and average the last 6 days. 6Annual BP
measurement is recommended to detect progression to hypertension. ABPM, ambulatory
blood pressure measurement; AOBP, automated office blood pressure; BP, blood pressure.
(Reprinted from Can J Card, 33(5), Leung, Acute Pericarditis Diagnosis and Management
SummaryA., Daskalopoulou, S.S., Dasgupta, K., et al, FIGURE 24-3 “Hypertension Canada’s
2017 Guidelines for Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment of
Hypertension in Adults,” Pages 557–576, Copyright 2017, with permission from Elsevier.)
According to Hypertension Canada, all Canadian adults should have their blood pressure
checked each time they visit a clinic, regardless of the reason. It is recommended that health
care providers use automated measurement of blood pressure rather than manual
measurement. It is also recommended that these measurements be done multiple times and
be unattended. Patients are also encouraged to record and report out-of-office blood 1799
pressure measurements to confirm the initial diagnosis of hypertension. Optimum
management of the hypertensive patient requires thorough assessment and evaluation.
Patients should be reminded that modification of health behaviour is effective in preventing
hypertension, treating hypertension, and reducing cardiovascular risk. However, a
combination of both health behaviour changes and medications is often necessary to
achieve target blood pressures. Patients should be taught how to measure blood pressure at
home to be involved in self-monitoring and selfmanagement, and to promote adherence to
medications and a healthy diet.13 Normal blood pressure is associated with the lowest
cardiovascular risk, whereas those who fall into the prehypertension category are at risk of
developing hypertension and many associated cardiovascular complications unless lifestyle
modification and treatment are instituted. All stages of hypertension are associated with
increased risk for target organ disease events, such as myocardial infarction (MI), kidney
disease, and stroke; thus both stage I and stage II hypertension need effective long-term
therapy. Most cases of hypertension are diagnosed as primary hypertension (also called
essential hypertension or idiopathic hypertension). From 92 to 95% of hypertensive
individuals have primary disease. Secondary hypertension is caused by an underlying
disorder such as renal disease. This form of hypertension accounts for only 5 to 8% of cases.
Factors Associated With Primary Hypertension A specific cause of primary hypertension
has not been identified, and a combination of genetic and environmental factors is thought
to be responsible for its development. Genetic predisposition to hypertension is thought to
be polygenic and associated with epigenetic changes influenced by diet and lifestyle.14
Inherited defects are associated with renal sodium excretion, insulin and insulin sensitivity,

6. activity of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system (RAAS), and cell membrane sodium or calcium transport.15 Factors associated with
primary hypertension relate to age, gender, race, and dietary factors (see Risk Factors:
Primary Hypertension). Many of these factors are 1800 also risk factors for other
cardiovascular disorders. In fact, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and glucose
intolerance often are found together in a condition called metabolic syndrome (see Chapter
19). Risk Factors Primary Hypertension Family history Advancing age Cigarette smoking
Obesity Heavy alcohol consumption Gender (men greater than women before age 55;
women greater than men after 55) Being of African descent Being of Indigenous descent
Immigration-related change in socioeconomic status High dietary sodium intake Low
dietary intake of potassium, calcium, magnesium Glucose intolerance The Indigenous
population in Canada and primary hypertension. Acute Pericarditis Diagnosis and
Management SummaryIn Canada, the rate of developing and dying of heart disease and
stroke among Indigenous people is twice that in the rest of the population. Moreover,
Indigenous people are three to four times more likely to experience type 2 diabetes mellitus
than nonIndigenous people, and they are 10.5 times more likely to die from coronary heart
disease. About 40% of the Indigenous population in Canada lives on reserves, thus they do
not have prompt access to health care facilities and their standard of living is often lower
than that of the average Canadian.16 A lower standard of living is linked to unhealthy
behaviours such as smoking, eating mostly processed, high-salt, and cholesterol diets.17
Indigenous people typically have heart attacks earlier in life than non-Indigenous people.
The 1801 Indigenous population has a higher prevalence of physical inactivity, smoking,
overweight, obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes—all of which are risk factors for
cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Indigenous people are more likely to have high
blood pressure than the non-Indigenous population. As well, smoking rates among
Indigenous people are, on average, twice as high as those of non-Indigenous people (39%
versus 20.5%).18 New immigrants and primary hypertension. New immigrants to Canada
often have fewer chronic conditions upon arrival compared with the native-born
population. This trend is referred to as the healthy immigrant effect and reflects that fact
that when immigrants first arrive in their new homeland, they tend to be healthier than the
native-born population. However, new immigrants to Canada tend to experience a rapid
deterioration in their general health status after living in Canada for several years due to
lifestyle changes that impact their physical activity and dietary habits.19 Dietary
acculturation, which is the process by which immigrants adopt the dietary practices of the
host country, has been associated with obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.20 Dietary
acculturation for immigrant groups has largely been attributed to the “Westernization” of
immigrant diets, as characterized by an increased consumption of unhealthy north
American foods (e.g., fast food, junk food).20 In addition, immigrants may also be eating the
foods of their festivals (“festival foods”) more regularly. Festival foods are calorically rich
foods that are typically consumed only a few times a year, during festivals or special
occasions in the home country, and usually in limited amounts. After immigration,
immigrants tend to prepare the …Acute Pericarditis Diagnosis and Management Summary