Premature ventricular complexesYour patient has heart failure exacerbation, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, chronic renal failure, and depression. She says that she feels lightheaded…
Top post-pandemic global health concernsThe WHO remains concerned about several global health issues, but its focus has shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus and its consequences have…
SyncopeAn 88-year-old man experiences syncope after sustaining a patellar fracture related to a fall. He’s admitted to the telemetry unit with fall and injury…
Lyme carditis: A clinical case reportA 19-year-old college student arrives at the campus student health clinic after feeling faint while out for his routine run. He tells the health…
Chylothorax: A stepwise approach to careClinical management of chylothorax varies, so implementing an organized stepwise approach to care can improve patient outcomes. Components of this approach include a thorough…
Aortic dissectionAn aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the intimal wall of the aorta forcing blood to flow between layers of the aorta…
Knowledge of intravascular determinationCurrent nursing practice uses secondary responses (heart rate, blood pressure, and urine output) to monitor intravascular volume and fluid responsiveness. However, stroke volume measurement…
Diabetes innovations and access to careOver the years, several innovations (insulin, glucometers, insulin pens) have helped to improve diabetes care and management. However, many of these technologies remain out…
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heartPatients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy experience symptoms similar to those of acute MI or acute heart failure. The most common symptoms include chest pain, dyspnea,…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathyJohn Benson*, a 45-year-old man, arrives in the emergency department (ED) with chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and palpitations that have been gradually worsening…
Healthy heartsOur profession, predominantly female, reflects the CVD risk all women face: CVD remains the leading cause of death in women, yet less than half…
ECMO and nurse-led mobilizationEarly mobilization involves the early application and intensification of physical therapy within the first 2 to 5 days of a critical illness.
Premature ventricular complexesYour patient has heart failure exacerbation, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, chronic renal failure, and depression. She says that she…
Top post-pandemic global health concernsThe WHO remains concerned about several global health issues, but its focus has shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus and its…
SyncopeAn 88-year-old man experiences syncope after sustaining a patellar fracture related to a fall. He’s admitted to the telemetry unit with fall…
Lyme carditis: A clinical case reportA 19-year-old college student arrives at the campus student health clinic after feeling faint while out for his routine run. He tells…
Chylothorax: A stepwise approach to careClinical management of chylothorax varies, so implementing an organized stepwise approach to care can improve patient outcomes. Components of this approach include…
Aortic dissectionAn aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the intimal wall of the aorta forcing blood to flow between layers of…
Knowledge of intravascular determinationCurrent nursing practice uses secondary responses (heart rate, blood pressure, and urine output) to monitor intravascular volume and fluid responsiveness. However, stroke…
Diabetes innovations and access to careOver the years, several innovations (insulin, glucometers, insulin pens) have helped to improve diabetes care and management. However, many of these technologies…
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heartPatients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy experience symptoms similar to those of acute MI or acute heart failure. The most common symptoms include chest…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathyJohn Benson*, a 45-year-old man, arrives in the emergency department (ED) with chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and palpitations that have been…
Healthy heartsOur profession, predominantly female, reflects the CVD risk all women face: CVD remains the leading cause of death in women, yet less…
ECMO and nurse-led mobilizationEarly mobilization involves the early application and intensification of physical therapy within the first 2 to 5 days of a critical illness.
Top post-pandemic global health concernsBy: Tasha Ruffin, DNP, RN; Mary Eve Rice, DNP, APRN, CPNP; and Debra Rose Wilson, PhD MSN, RN, AHN-BC, CHT, SGAHN
Lyme carditis: A clinical case reportBy: Susan Miller, DNP, RN, CCNS, PCCN, CHSE; Alice Blazeck, DNSc, RN, CHSE-A; and Melissa Harlan, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CHSE
Chylothorax: A stepwise approach to careBy: Ninotchka Brydges, PhD, DNP, MBA, APRN, ACNP-BC, FNAP, and Riza V. Mauricio, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, FCCM
Knowledge of intravascular determinationBy: Barbara “Bobbi” Leeper, MN, APRN, CNS M-S, CCRN, CV-BC, FAHA; Tom Ahrens, PhD, RN, FAAN; Chantal Toth, MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG, CMSRN; and Kathleen Vollman, MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN