Pericarditis
Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardial sac, typically occurs as a result of a viral infection. It’s most common in men between 20 and…
Cardiology
Premature ventricular complexes
Your 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 concerns
The WHO remains concerned about several global health issues, but its focus has shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus and its consequences have…
Syncope
An 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 report
A 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 care
Clinical management of chylothorax varies, so implementing an organized stepwise approach to care can improve patient outcomes. Components of this approach include a thorough…
Aortic dissection
An 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 determination
Current 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 care
Over 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 heart
Patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy experience symptoms similar to those of acute MI or acute heart failure. The most common symptoms include chest pain, dyspnea,…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
John 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 hearts
Our profession, predominantly female, reflects the CVD risk all women face: CVD remains the leading cause of death in women, yet less than half…
Pericarditis
Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardial sac, typically occurs as a result of a viral infection. It’s most common in men between…
Premature ventricular complexes
Your 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 concerns
The WHO remains concerned about several global health issues, but its focus has shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus and its…
Syncope
An 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 report
A 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 care
Clinical management of chylothorax varies, so implementing an organized stepwise approach to care can improve patient outcomes. Components of this approach include…
Aortic dissection
An aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the intimal wall of the aorta forcing blood to flow between layers of…
Knowledge of intravascular determination
Current 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 care
Over 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 heart
Patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy experience symptoms similar to those of acute MI or acute heart failure. The most common symptoms include chest…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
John Benson*, a 45-year-old man, arrives in the emergency department (ED) with chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and palpitations that have been…
Healthy hearts
Our profession, predominantly female, reflects the CVD risk all women face: CVD remains the leading cause of death in women, yet less…
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