Holter monitoring (Ambulatory electrocardiography, ambulatory monitoring, event recorder, Holter electrocardiography) is a noninvasive procedure that continuously records the heart’s activity as the patient does his normal routine, usually for 24 to 72 hours.
The heart, blood, and blood vessels are the major components of the cardiovascular system. Like the bustling factory, the body must have a transportation system to carry its various cargos back and forth, and this is where the cardiovascular system steps in.
Cardiogenic shock is a condition of diminished cardiac output that severely impairs cardiac perfusion.
Let’s work our imagination and compare what traits of a nurse can be associated with these set of equipment.
To help you grasp the core concepts of Cardiovascular Care Nursing (or Cardiac Care Nursing), here are our visual nursing mnemonics and tips!