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…
Cardiology
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…
ECMO and nurse-led mobilization
Early mobilization involves the early application and intensification of physical therapy within the first 2 to 5 days of a critical illness.
Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries
Evidence indicates that the cost of preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) is significantly lower than the cost to treat. However, despite available best practice…
Improving hypertension using virtual modalities
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), military combat exposure can increase the risk for hypertension…
Risk stratification of CVD in type 2 diabetes
An estimated 34 million Americans, age 18 years and older, have diabetes, most with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) as well as a high risk…
Obesity in adults: Pharmacologic options for successful management
Marcy Taylor*, a 48-year-old woman, visits her nurse practitioner, Bryan Thomas, to discuss weight loss management. Marcy is 62 inches tall, weighs 182 lbs,…
Insulin injection and changing injury trends
A lot can change in healthcare over 5 years, including advancements in precise and early diagnosis of disease, treatment options, expansion of outpatient and…
Anticholinergics: Adverse effects
Anticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking the action…
Recognizing oncologic emergencies
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2023 over 1.9 million individuals will receive a diagnosis of some form of cancer. Many will seek…
Resuscitation after cardiac surgery: Best practice recommendations
According to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 0.7% to 8% of patients who’ve had cardiac surgery suffer from cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation (VF), the…
A warming planet and human health
Although most Americans voice concern about climate change (climate breakdown), many remain unaware that they’re experiencing its effects today. In fact, those born in…
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…
ECMO and nurse-led mobilization
Early mobilization involves the early application and intensification of physical therapy within the first 2 to 5 days of a critical illness.
Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries
Evidence indicates that the cost of preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) is significantly lower than the cost to treat. However, despite available…
Improving hypertension using virtual modalities
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), military combat exposure can increase the risk…
Risk stratification of CVD in type 2 diabetes
An estimated 34 million Americans, age 18 years and older, have diabetes, most with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) as well as a…
Obesity in adults: Pharmacologic options for successful management
Marcy Taylor*, a 48-year-old woman, visits her nurse practitioner, Bryan Thomas, to discuss weight loss management. Marcy is 62 inches tall, weighs…
Insulin injection and changing injury trends
A lot can change in healthcare over 5 years, including advancements in precise and early diagnosis of disease, treatment options, expansion of…
Anticholinergics: Adverse effects
Anticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking…
Recognizing oncologic emergencies
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2023 over 1.9 million individuals will receive a diagnosis of some form of cancer. Many…
Resuscitation after cardiac surgery: Best practice recommendations
According to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 0.7% to 8% of patients who’ve had cardiac surgery suffer from cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation…
A warming planet and human health
Although most Americans voice concern about climate change (climate breakdown), many remain unaware that they’re experiencing its effects today. In fact, those…
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