myocardial infarction

Cardiogenic Shock

Medical-Surgical Nursing Marianne Belleza, RN - Feb 28, 2017

Cardiogenic shock is a condition of diminished cardiac output that severely impairs cardiac perfusion.

5 Cardiogenic Shock Nursing Care Plans

Cardiac Care Plans Paul Martin, RN - Feb 27, 2017

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

Medical-Surgical Nursing Marianne Belleza, RN - Dec 8, 2016

Angina pectoris is a clinical syndrome usually characterized by episodes or paroxysms of pain or pressure in the anterior chest.

Medical-Surgical Nursing Marianne Belleza, RN - Sep 29, 2016

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

Mnemonics and Tips Matt Vera - Jan 13, 2016

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)

Practice Test Matt Vera - Feb 19, 2014

A 70-item NCLEX style examination that has challenging questions about Myocardial Infarction (MI) and Heart Failure.

4 Total Parenteral Nutrition Nursing Care Plans

Paul Martin, RN - Sep 20, 2017

The major goals for the patient undergoing total parental nutrition may include improvement of nutritional status, maintaining fluid balance, and absence of complications.