Case Study: Hematology and Cardiovascular Systems BSC 2347
Case Study: Hematology and Cardiovascular Systems BSC 2347
Module 02
Written Assignment – Case Study 1 Due
Module 02 Case Study:
Hematology and Cardiovascular Systems
Each question is worth 1 point, unless otherwise noted.
It’s All Greek To Me:
Part I—”Something’s Not Right” Questions
1. What are
the symptoms of anemia?
2. Why did
the parents change Nikoleta’s formula to a high iron baby formula?
It’s All Greek To Me:
Part II—”The Test Results” Questions
1. Are the
lab results of the CBC normal? Which values are normal and which are not? Why are there different normal values for
hemoglobin levels and RBC count in males and females?
2. Why was
an analysis of Mr. and Mrs. Stamos’ blood ordered? Would a picture of Mr.
Stamos’ red blood cells look like Nikoleta’s red blood cells?
3. Do red
blood cells normally have nuclei? What
is erythroblastic anemia?
It’s All Greek To Me:
Part III—”The Family Returns” Questions
1. What is
the most likely diagnosis for Nikoleta?
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2. What are
the general features of this disease?
It’s All Greek To Me:
Part IV—”The Doctor Continues” Questions
1. Describe
the structure of hemoglobin and how does oxygen bind to it?
2. If you
were the genetic counselor, what would you suggest to Mr. and Mrs. Stamos
concerning having more children? Why?
Wake Up Call: Part
I—”Panic” Questions
1. How
likely is Denise’s early morning situation to be a heart problem, an asthma attack, or panic attack? Why do you say this? What are the symptoms
that are consistent with your preliminary diagnosis? Is there anything unusual?
Wake Up Call: Part
II—”Panic” Questions
1. What are
the coronary arteries and how does smoking and second hand smoke affect them?
2. Why is
oxygen is important to cells, especially cardiac muscle cells? What are collateral vessels and how do they
relate to blood vessel blockages?
3. What are
the characteristics of Denise’s lifestyle that might lead to a heart problem?
4. Has
Denise suffered a heart attack? Why or why not?
Case Study: Hematology and Cardiovascular Systems BSC 2347Wake Up Call: Part
III—”Heart Attack Basics” Questions
1. Compare
and contrast the terms: Cardiac arrest,
myocardial Infarction, angina pectoris and cardiac ischemia.
Wake Up Call: Part
IV—”Call 911!” Questions
1. Why is
the first hour of a heart attack the most critical?
2. How are
blood tests, specifically enzymatic blood tests, and electrocardiograms used to
diagnose if an individual is or recently has had a heart attack?
3. What is
the cause of Denise’s breathlessness, fatigue, and nausea?
4. What does
LDL have to do with heart attacks?
5. How does
hypertension develop and what does it have to do with a high risk of heart
attacks?
Wake Up Call: Part
V—”Emergency Room” Questions
1. Compare
and contrast heart attack symptoms in a female and male. (2 points)
Wake Up Call: Part
VI—”The Aftermath” Questions
Case Study: Hematology and Cardiovascular Systems BSC 23471.What
foods should Denise limit in her diet?
Which one should she increase?
2. How does
stress affect the heart health? How does
menopause?
3. Denise’s
doctor recommended she take a baby aspirin each day. What help would this be? Is there a concern with this treatment?