Date of Award
5-2012
Document Type
Independent Study
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
Vitamin D deficiency is a common health condition affecting a significant number of individuals throughout the world. For years vitamin D has generated interest in reducing osteoporosis because of its role in bone and calcium metabolism. Recently low concentrations have been linked to the development of several cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart failure, atherosclerosis and peripheral arterial disease. The purpose of this article is to examine evidence regarding vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular disease and provide advanced practice nurses with recommendations regarding supplementation in those individuals with vitamin D deficiency and risk for development of cardiovascular disease.
Recommended Citation
Nelson, Lori, "Cardiovascular Diease and Vitamin D Deficency" (2012). Theses and Dissertations. 4779.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/4779