Lecture

In this lesson, we will define angiography and discuss its use in diagnosing types of cardiovascular disorders.  We will also look at the important role the nurse plays before and after this procedure in preventing complications.  Nursing interventions and client

In this lesson, we will introduce two types of cardiac stress tests and look at how each type assesses cardiac function.  We will also look at priority nursing assessments and interventions before and after both types of procedures. Finally, we

In this lesson, we will identify what positron emission tomography is and some of the cardiovascular disorders it can aid in diagnosing.   We will also look at some very important nursing interventions for before and after this type of

In this lesson, we will define what a transesophageal echocardiogram is and how it can help detect disorders of the cardiovascular system.  We will assess how this procedure differs from a traditional echocardiogram and introduce some important nursing interventions before

In this lesson, we will define what an echocardiogram is and how it can help detect disorders of the cardiovascular system.  This is a noninvasive procedure that has few nursing interventions, however we will cover some procedures and treatments that

In this lesson, we will introduce two types of cardiac stress tests and look at how each type assesses cardiac function.  We will also look at priority nursing assessments and interventions before and after both types of procedures. Finally, we

In this lesson, we will talk about what a tilt table test is and about how it aids in diagnosing cardiac arrhythmias.  We will also look at priority nursing assessments and interventions before and after the procedure to monitor for

In this lesson, we will discuss what is meant when we say blood pressure.  We will review what regulates blood pressure and factors that can elevate or lower blood pressure.   This is one of the main vital signs nurses

In this lesson, we will identify and describe the function of structures that make up the cardiovascular system.  Additionally, we will review how dysfunction of these structures can affect normal cardiovascular function. Finally, we will explore how the heart pumps

In this lesson, we will define two types of perfusion and describe how both perfusion and circulation function to maintain oxygenation of tissues throughout the body.  We will review signs and symptoms of inadequate tissue perfusion nurses will be assessing