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Cardiovascular Disorders Nursing Diagnosis with Nursing Interventions and Rationales
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Nursing diagnosis is an essential component of hypertension management, as it helps nurses to identify the patient’s health problems and develop an effective care … Read more
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that results from an improperly treated strep throat or scarlet fever due to an infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria. Despite the fact that strep throat is a common condition in many developing countries, it is rarely to arise in the United States and other developed countries. Rheumatic fever can … Read more
Pulmonary hypertension is a medical condition where in the blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs and the right side of the heart becomes elevated. The blood vessels of the lungs may experience blockage, narrowing, or damage – all of which can increase the blood pressure. This adds workload to the heart. As the … Read more
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), often known as heart bypass surgery, is a medical procedure used to enhance blood flow to the heart. This procedure is beneficial in managing atherosclerosis, a form of coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD happens when plaque, a type of blood substance, forms on the artery walls, and less blood flows … Read more
The sinoatrial (SA) node is the natural pacemaker of the heart and thereby is an essential part of the cardiac conduction system. A sinoatrial node measures 13.5 millimeters in length in an average adult and is innervated by the sympathetic and vagus nerves. The sinoatrial nodal artery, which supplies blood to the sinoatrial node, arises … Read more