NURS 6501: Week 3 Assignment: Cardiovascular Disorders In this exercise, you will complete a MindMap to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap.  Please contact Assignment Samurai for help with NURS 6501: Week 3 Assignment / NURS-6501N Advanced Pathophysiology or any other assignment. Email: assignmentsamurai@gmail.com    

• myocardial infarction
• congenital heart disease (may select ASD, VSD, or PDA)
• peripheral arterial disease
• peripheral vascular disease
• valvular heart disease
• cardiomyopathy (may select dilated, hypertrophic, or restricted)
• atherosclerosis
• aortic aneurysm
• deep vein thrombosis
• hypertension
• heart failure

    Resources Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. WEEKLY RESOURCES By Day 7 of Week 3 Submit your MindMap by Day 7 of Week 3.   NURS_6501_Week 3, 7, 9_Mind Map Assignment Rubric

Criteria	Ratings
Select one of the possible topics provided and complete the MindMap. Describe the Pathophysiology and Etiology of the primary diagnosis. List risk factors related to the primary diagnosis.	30 to >27.0 pts Excellent A thoroughly completed MindMap with a selected topic was submitted. The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the pathophysiology at the cellular level and shows understanding of the primary diagnosis. The response accurately and thoroughly identifies etiology for the diagnosis and lists appropriate risk factors.
What are the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the diagnosis impact other body systems and what are the possible complications?	20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the patient's signs and symptoms for this diagnosis. The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail how this diagnosis might impact other body systems and their possible complications.
What diagnostic tests or labs would you order to confirm the primary diagnosis?	20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the diagnostic tests and labs to order for primary diagnosis and are appropriately linked within the Mind map.
What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications.	20 to >17.0 pts Excellent The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail the treatment options they would consider. The response accurately and thoroughly describes potential referrals and medications.
Resources and Mind map formatting/writing	10 to >7.0 pts Excellent The response is articulate with demonstration of advanced terms and knowledge in writing style with no grammatical or spelling errors. Appropriate electronic mind mapping format. Reference list included with at least two research articles that are within last 5 years. Research articles are also cited and linked within mind map.