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Cardiovascular Disorders Nursing Diagnosis with Nursing Interventions and Rationales
Tachycardia, characterized by a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute, requires careful nursing assessment and intervention. While it can be a normal response to exercise or stress, unexplained or untreated tachycardia may lead to severe complications, including stroke, heart failure, or sudden cardiac arrest. Understanding Tachycardia Types of Tachycardia Tachycardia presents in several forms: … Read more
Bradycardia occurs when the heart rate falls below 60 beats per minute. It represents a significant clinical concern that requires careful nursing assessment and intervention. This comprehensive guide explores the essential nursing diagnoses, care plans, and evidence-based interventions for managing patients with bradycardia. Understanding Bradycardia Bradycardia results from disruptions in the heart’s electrical conduction system, … Read more
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) is a major cardiac surgery performed to improve blood flow to the heart by bypassing blocked coronary arteries. This nursing diagnosis focuses on post-operative care, preventing complications, and promoting optimal recovery. Causes (Related to) CABG procedures are typically necessitated by several factors: Signs and Symptoms (As evidenced by) Post-CABG patients … Read more
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a progressive circulatory condition that affects blood vessels outside the heart and brain, primarily in the legs. This nursing diagnosis focuses on identifying and managing symptoms, preventing complications, and improving patients’ quality of life through evidence-based interventions. Causes (Related to) Peripheral Vascular Disease can develop due to various factors that … Read more
Pericarditis is an inflammatory condition affecting the pericardium, the thin fibrous sac surrounding the heart. The pericarditis nursing diagnosis focuses on identifying and managing pericarditis symptoms, preventing complications, and promoting patient recovery. Causes (Related to) Pericarditis can develop from various factors that influence its severity and progression: Signs and Symptoms (As evidenced by) Pericarditis presents … Read more