Core - Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Chapter 14

    Cardiovascular Diagnostic Studies and Procedures

    14.1 : Blood Studies for Cardiovascular System I: Cardiac Biomarkers01:20

    14.1 : Blood Studies for Cardiovascular System I: Cardiac Biomarkers

    Cardiac biomarkers are enzymes, proteins, and hormones released into the blood during cardiac cell injury. They aid in the management of myocardial ...

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    14.2 : Blood Studies for Cardiovascular System II: CRP, Hcy, and Cardiac Natriuretic Peptide Markers01:19

    14.2 : Blood Studies for Cardiovascular System II: CRP, Hcy, and Cardiac Natriuretic Peptide Markers

    Cardiac biomarkers are crucial for diagnosing, prognosing, and managing cardiovascular diseases. The standard measured markers in clinical settings to ...

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    14.3 : Blood Studies for Cardiovascular System III: Serum Lipid Profile01:25

    14.3 : Blood Studies for Cardiovascular System III: Serum Lipid Profile

    Serum lipids are crucial blood fats for energy storage, cellular structure, and hormone production, primarily consisting of cholesterol, triglycerides, ...

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    14.4 : Electrocardiogram Fundamentals01:28

    14.4 : Electrocardiogram Fundamentals

    An electrocardiogram, or ECG, uses a standard 12-lead with four-limb electrodes placed on the inner wrists and ankles, creating six limb leads: I, II, ...

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    14.5 : ECG Interpretation of Rhythms01:24

    14.5 : ECG Interpretation of Rhythms

    An electrocardiogram (ECG)graphically represents the heart's electrical activity on ECG paper or a monitor. Components of the Electrocardiogram The ...

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    14.6 : ECG Interpretation of Arrhythmias I: Sinus Arrhythmias01:16

    14.6 : ECG Interpretation of Arrhythmias I: Sinus Arrhythmias

    Arrhythmia is any disturbance in the heart's rhythm that leads to abnormal heartbeats. These disruptions can compromise the heart's ability to ...

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    14.7 : Exercise Stress Test01:26

    14.7 : Exercise Stress Test

    Exercise stress testing evaluates cardiovascular function and diagnoses heart conditions by measuring the heart's response to exertion using a ...

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    14.8 : Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography01:17

    14.8 : Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography

    Echocardiography uses ultrasound waves to capture heart images called echocardiograms. It diagnoses heart failure and valve disorders and assesses cardiac ...

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    14.9 : Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System II:Types of Echocardiography01:20

    14.9 : Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System II:Types of Echocardiography

    Echocardiography is a technique that helps detect cardiac issues. Here are some types of echocardiography. Transthoracic echocardiography involves ...

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    14.10 : Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray01:20

    14.10 : Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray

    X-ray and fluoroscopy are essential cardiac imaging techniques that use ionizing radiation to capture images. Radiation safety precautions must be ...

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    14.11 : Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System IV: CMRI01:21

    14.11 : Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System IV: CMRI

    Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, or CMRI, is a non-invasive diagnostic test that employs a magnetic field and radiofrequency waves to create ...

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    14.12 : Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT01:28

    14.12 : Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT

    Cardiac computed tomography (CT) scanning is an advanced cardiac imaging technique that utilizes CT technology, with or without intravenous (IV) contrast, ...

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    14.13 : Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System VI: Calcium -Scoring CT01:25

    14.13 : Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System VI: Calcium -Scoring CT

    Calcium-Scoring CT ScanA calcium-scoring CT scan, also known as coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan, detects calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. ...

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    14.14 : Holter Monitor: 24-Hour Monitoring01:23

    14.14 : Holter Monitor: 24-Hour Monitoring

    Holter monitoring is a continuous electrocardiography (ECG) recording that tracks the heart's electrical activity over an extended period, generally 24 to ...

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    14.15 : Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview01:28

    14.15 : Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview

    Cardiac catheterization is an invasive diagnostic technique used to identify and evaluate structural and functional diseases of the heart and major blood ...

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    14.16 : Cardiac Catheterization II: Right Heart Catheterization01:21

    14.16 : Cardiac Catheterization II: Right Heart Catheterization

    Right Heart Catheterization: An OverviewRight heart catheterization is an invasive diagnostic procedure that measures right-sided cardiac and pulmonary ...

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    14.17 : Cardiac Catheterization III: Left Heart Catheterization01:24

    14.17 : Cardiac Catheterization III: Left Heart Catheterization

    Left heart catheterization is an invasive diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the function and structure of the left side of the heart. It is generally ...

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    14.18 : Cardiac Catheterization IV: Nursing Management01:26

    14.18 : Cardiac Catheterization IV: Nursing Management

    Nursing responsibilities before cardiac catheterization include:Assess for allergies and establish baseline health status.Before cardiac catheterization, ...

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    14.19 : ECG Interpretation of Arrhythmias II: Atrial, Junctional and Ventricular Arrhythmias01:25

    14.19 : ECG Interpretation of Arrhythmias II: Atrial, Junctional and Ventricular Arrhythmias

    Arrhythmia is a condition characterized by an irregular heart rhythm, with ECG changes that differ based on its origin and nature. The types of ...

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