Lecture

In this lesson, we will look at variant, or Prinzmetal’s, angina and review some causes and risk factors for developing the disorder.  We will also discuss how signs and symptoms of this type of angina differ from other types. We

In this lesson, we go over pulmonary edema and how it is related to not only lung function, but also to cardiac function.  We will also talk about signs and symptoms and potential complications of pulmonary edema nurses need to

In this lesson, we talk about coronary artery disease and discuss its role in the development of other cardiac disorders.  We will talk about causes and risk factors for developing coronary artery disease along with signs and symptoms nurses will

In this lesson, we will define cardiac tamponade and identify causes and risk factors for developing this heart condition.   We will also take a look at signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade along with signs and symptoms of potential

In this lesson, we describe what chronic venous insufficiency means and identify some causes and risk factors for developing it.  Signs and symptoms of the disorder along with potential complications will also be addressed. Finally we will review priority nursing

Before you start this lesson on Peripheral Artery Disease, be sure you have already viewed the Main Course Content on the Cardiovascular System, the Cardiovascular System Anatomy & Physiology, and the Concepts of Perfusion lessons.  It is highly suggested to utilize

In this lesson, we define what an aneurysm is along with what can cause one to occur.  We will also go over signs and symptoms of aneurysms and their potential complications nurses will assess for.  Finally we will review nursing

In this lesson, we are going to go over deep vein thrombosis.  We will determine signs and symptoms along with diagnostic testing that will aid in confirming the diagnosis. This is a condition with potentially fatal consequences, so we will

In this lesson, we are going to discuss a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack.  We will talk about causes and risk factors and signs and symptoms nurses will assess for along with potential complications.  Treatments, medications, and

In this lesson, we will first determine what Raynaud’s syndrome is and what the causes and risk factors are for developing it.  Then we will explore the cluster of symptoms that clients with Raynaud’s may experience along with classic signs