Introduction to Cardiac Nursing

Cardiovascular System Functions of the heart Ability to pump Blood flow and fluid volume Pressure Functions of the blood vessels Channels through which blood travels Transfer of gases, nutrients, electrolytes ad waste

Cardiac Assessment Neurological Respiratory Circulation Renal Integumentary

Diagnostic Test Laboratory Test Enzymes Troponin I and T Contracile proteins of the myofibril Creatine Kinase (CPK) Found in heart muscle Myoglobin Found in striated muscle

Radiological Evaluation Angiocardiogram (angiogram) Study of the heart and major vessels Arteriogram Study of the arteries

Electrocardiogram (ECG) Detects and records electrical activity of the heart. Hearts rhythm Strength and timing Electrical signature of the heart

Stress Test Symptomatic vs Asysmptomatic Treadmill Medications Monitor ECG, Blood pressure. Heart rate and rhythm

Echocardiogram Doppler ultrasound of the heart Moving picture of the heart Heart muscle function Heart valves

Electrophysiology Study (EPS) Detects dysrhythmias Cardiovascular Lab

Cardiac Catherization To diagnose and to treat Procedure can reveal blocked or narrowed vessels To view functions of the heart valves To measure blood flow and oxygen levels To monitor pressure and fluid volume Cardiac output and function

Cardiac Catherization Procedure Hemodynamic Monitoring Medications

Nursing Consideration pre and post procedure Monitoring Medications Lab test ECG Risk factors Diet Exercise

Care of Children Considerations