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Learning Objective 1. Discuss at least three major properties of endothelial cells and
Identify the three layers of the blood vessels, and list their components (refer to
List the major properties of endothelial cells, and describe their function (refer to
Learning Objective 2. List the five types of lipoproteins and state their function in
Define lipoprotein and apoprotein, and describe their general structure (refer to
Identify the sites of lipoprotein synthesis, and explain how lipoproteins are
transported through the body (refer to PowerPoint Slides 10, 11, 15, and Fig. 17-
4).
Explain how lipoproteins are named, and describe the function of each one (refer
to Fig. 17-2).
State the normal and high values for LDL, HDL, and total cholesterol (refer to
Table 17-2).
Discuss other risk factors (besides LDL) for coronary artery disease (refer to
Chart 17-1).
Learning Objective 5. List the vessels most commonly affected by atherosclerosis and
plaques, and identify the most common sites of atherosclerosis (refer to Figs. 17-6
and 17-7).
atherosclerosis.
Identify the risk factors for atherosclerosis, and discuss preventative measures that
Discuss the use of CRP as a predictor of cardiovascular risk, and explain its
Learning Objective 9. State the signs and symptoms of acute arterial occlusion.
Describe the pathology and clinical manifestations of acute arterial occlusion.
Learning Objective 10. Describe the pathology associated with the vasculitides and
to Fig. 17-9).
Learning Objective 12. Distinguish between the pathology and manifestations of aortic
Describe the three types of aneurysms (refer to PowerPoint Slide 22 and Fig. 17-
10).
Learning Objective 13. Define the terms arterial blood pressure, systolic blood
pressure, diastolic blood pressure, pulse pressure, and mean arterial blood pressure.
Define the terms arterial blood pressure, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood
pressure, pulse pressure, and mean arterial blood pressure, and explain their
Learning Objective 15. Describe the neural, humoral, and renal mechanisms for short-
Define baroreceptor and chemoreceptor, and identify their locations in the body
Describe the neural and humoral mechanisms of controlling blood pressure, both
Learning Objective 16. Cite the definition of hypertension put forth by the seventh
report of the Joint National Committee on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High
Blood Pressure.
Classify blood pressure values consistent with prehypertension, stage 1, and stage
Learning Objective 17. Differentiate essential, systolic, secondary, and malignant forms
of hypertension.
Identify the organs most likely to be damaged by hypertension (refer to Chart 17-
2).
Learning Objective 18. Describe the possible influence of genetics, race, age, obesity,
diet and sodium intake, and alcohol consumption on the development of essential
hypertension.
Discuss the modifiable/lifestyle and nonmodifiable/constitutional risk factors
Learning Objective 19. Describe the behavior modification strategies used in the
Identify lifestyle changes that are used to prevent and treat hypertension.
Learning Objective 20. List the different categories of drugs used to treat hypertension
and state their mechanisms of action in the treatment of high blood pressure.
channel blockers.
Learning Objective 21. Explain the changes in blood pressure that accompany normal
pregnancy, and describe the four types of hypertension that can occur during pregnancy.
Discuss the incidence of, and morbidity and mortality associated with,
Classify hypertensive disorders that occur during pregnancy, describe the changes
in blood pressure that occur, and explain how each classification is treated (refer
to Table 17-6).
Learning Objective 22. Cite the criteria for the diagnosis of high blood pressure in
children.
and adolescents.
Differentiate between normal, high-normal, stage 1, and stage 2 hypertension in
children.
Learning Objective 23. Define systolic hypertension, and describe the circulatory
changes that occur with aging that predispose an individual to the development of
systolic hypertension.
treatment options.
Define orthostatic hypotension, and identify the mechanisms of blood control that
Learning Objective 25. Explain how fluid deficit, medications, aging, disorders of the
List possible acute and chronic conditions that are associated with orthostatic
hypotension.
Learning Objective 26. Describe venous return of the blood from the lower extremities,
including the function of the muscle pumps and the effects of gravity, and explain how
Describe the clinical manifestations of, and treatments for, primary and secondary
varicose veins.
Explain how venous insufficiency may lead to stasis dermatitis and venous ulcers.
Learning Objective 29. Cite risk factors associated with venous thrombosis and
Identify risk factors for the development of venous thrombosis, and describe the