Cardiovascular System

What is cardiogenic shock?  In this lesson, we are going to answer this question along with pointing out some causes and risk factors for developing it.  We will also talk about signs and symptoms nurses will assess for along with

In this lesson, we are going to give a general overview of shock and identify different types and causes of the condition.  We will also talk about the different stages of shock and potential complications. Finally we will review testing

In this lesson, we will give an overview of what endocarditis is and what can cause it. We will also discuss signs and symptoms of this inflammatory heart disease and testing used to confirm the diagnosis.  We will summarize potential

In this lesson, we will give an overview of what myocarditis is and what can cause it. We will also discuss signs and symptoms of this inflammatory heart disease and testing used to confirm the diagnosis.  We will summarize potential

In this lesson, we will give an overview of what pericarditis is and what can cause it. We will also discuss signs and symptoms of this inflammatory heart disease and testing used to confirm the diagnosis.  We will summarize potential

In this lesson, we will define unstable angina and review some causes and risk factors for developing the disorder.  We will also differentiate between stable and unstable angina and the treatments for both disorders. We will then determine nursing interventions

In this lesson, we will define stable angina and review some causes and risk factors for developing the disorder.  We will start to distinguish different signs and symptoms along with diagnostic testing that will aid in confirming different types of

Before you start this lesson on Angina Pectoris, be sure you have already viewed the Main Course Content on the Cardiovascular System and the lessons on Cardiovascular System Anatomy & Physiology and Concepts of Perfusion.  It will also be helpful

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