Intermediate Nursing

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

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