Cardiovascular Pathology - Case 2 - Part 5
   

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Assignment

Using all of the information you have gathered from the chart, prepare a presentation about this case as you would for attending rounds with a concise summary of the history, physical findings, labs and x-rays. Your presentation should be 5 to 7 minutes long. Give your facilitator a copy of your report as you finish your report.

Incorporate the following into your report:

1. Describe polyarteritis nodosa, its diagnosis and treatment.

2. Is atherosclerosis associated with vascular damage?

3. How does Factor V Leiden affect atherosclerosis?

4. Describe the etiology of ischemic infarcts of the tissues in this case

5. How does immunosuppression increase the risk of infection?