cardiovascular disorders
This week you have learned about common cardiovascular disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion write on nursing the following cardiovascular disorders and provide the following in your initial post:
- Common Signs and symptoms seen
- Screening assessment tools
- Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)
- Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines
Cardiovascular disorders:
- CHF
- Valve disorders
- Angina
- PVD
Answer preview
Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart does not pump the blood as it should due to conditions such as narrowed arteries in the heart. The condition may also arise from high blood which leaves the heart too weak to pump efficiently. The condition can be chronic or acute.
Common Signs and Symptoms
- Dyspnea which is an experience of difficulties while breathing. This condition occurs because the blood backs up in the pulmonary veins as the heart cannot keep up with the supply….
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