Tag: myocardial infarction
Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiogenic shock is a condition of diminished cardiac output that severely impairs cardiac perfusion.
5 Cardiogenic Shock Nursing Care Plans
The nursing care plan in clients with cardiogenic shock involves careful assess the client...Here are five (5) nursing care plans (NCP) for cardiogenic shock:
Angina Pectoris
Angina pectoris is a clinical syndrome usually characterized by episodes or paroxysms of pain or pressure in the anterior chest.
Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial infarction (MI), is used synonymously with coronary occlusion and heart attack, yet MI is the most preferred term as myocardial ischemia causes acute coronary syndrome (ACS) that can result in myocardial death.
Cardiovascular Care Nursing Mnemonics and Tips
To help you grasp the core concepts of Cardiovascular Care Nursing (or Cardiac Care Nursing), here are our visual nursing mnemonics and tips!
Myocardial Infarction and Heart Failure Practice Quiz (70 Questions)
A 70-item NCLEX style examination that has challenging questions about Myocardial Infarction (MI) and Heart Failure.
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Muscular System Anatomy and Physiology
The muscular system is made up of specialized cells called muscle fibers. Their main function is contractibility. Muscles, connected to bones or internal organs and blood vessels, are in charge for movement. Almost every movement in the body is the outcome of muscle contraction.
