A Case Study of Bill M.
Directions: To determine your understanding of car- diovascular health and wellness, read the following case study and answer the
accompanying questions. Bill, a 38-year-old man who is 5????8???? tall and weighs 205 lbs., has the following history:
� His father died of a heart attack at age 48 years; his grandfather died of a heart attack at age 52 years.
� His cholesterol level is 256 mg/dL, LDL is 172 mg/ dL, and HDL is 40 mg/dL.
� His blood pressure is consistently in the 150/95 range.
Answer the following:
� He smokes one pack of cigarettes per day.
� He drinks six to eight brewed cups of coffee daily.
� He eats two eggs with bacon or sausage and buttered toast daily.
� Meat is a major part of supper; he skips lunch.
� His favorite snacks are ice cream, buttered popcorn, and salted peanuts.
� He occasionally plays tennis on Sunday afternoons.
� He owns his own business and often works 55 to 60 hours per week.
What are Bill�s risk factors for coronary heart disease? Which risk factors can he control? What suggestions can you give him regarding his
current diet?
What effect may a change in diet have on his coronary risk profile? What suggestions can you make regarding Bill�s need for exercise, and
how might a change in his activity level affect his coronary risk profile?
What are the risks associated with obesity?
Cardiovascular Disease Case Study
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States (American Heart Association, 2013). Many
risk factors are associated with CVD. A risk factor is a variable which can increase a person�s risk of developing a disease such as family
history, obesity, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, can have a direct impact on a person�s
wellness. Making healthy lifestyle changes can decrease a person�s risk of heart disease and other chronic diseases.
Examine the relationship between cardiovascular health status and wellness by completing the Assessment Activity 2-2: A Case Study of Bill
M. on page 73 in your course textbook. For this assignment, the following questions from the end of the case study should be rewritten and
then answered in a Word document:
What are Bill’s risk factors for coronary heart disease?
Which factors can he control?
What suggestions can you give him regarding his current diet?
What effects may a change in diet have on his coronary risk profile?
What suggestions can you make regarding Bill’s need for exercise, and how might a change in his activity level affect his coronary risk
profile?
What are the risks associated with obesity?
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