Cardiovascular System Bundle: Definitions, Case Studies, Symptoms & Role-Play

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This engaging, real-world resource helps students explore the Cardiovascular System by identifying common heart-related disorders, analyzing patient symptoms, and practicing how to communicate diagnoses in a healthcare setting. Designed for Principles of Health Science, Health Science Theory, or Anatomy & Physiology classes.

Students will learn to think critically like future healthcare professionals by connecting symptoms to conditions and explaining them clearly through a doctor-patient role-play.

What’s Included:

• ✅ Definitions of 5 Common Cardiovascular Conditions
• ✅ Realistic Case Studies – Patient scenarios that require clinical reasoning
• ✅ Symptoms Match-Up Worksheet – Match symptoms to the correct heart condition
• ✅ Doctor Role-Play Template – Students practice explaining the diagnosis to a patient
• ✅ Answer Keys – For case studies and match-up activity
• ✅ Student-friendly directions
• ✅ Ready to print or assign digitally

Conditions Featured:

• Hypertension
• Atherosclerosis
• Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Arrhythmia

Why Teachers Love It:

• Combines medical terminology with real-world scenarios
• Helps students develop critical thinking and communication skills
• Easy to use for stations, sub plans, or review days
• Great support for CNA, PCT, or pre-med pathway courses
• Aligns with certification prep and practical health science standards

Use this lesson to make the cardiovascular system come alive with clinical context and patient-centered care skills. Perfect for building student confidence in recognizing symptoms and explaining conditions in future medical roles!

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