At the end of the course, the students will be able to: b1. Present and discuss the nature, cause, signs and symptoms, and treatment of the cardiovascular diseases. c1 Perform or apply the principles of nursing process such as Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation as well as to perform nursing skills utilizing the nursing process in the course of drug therapy. c2 Show appreciation to the value of providing effective, efficient and compassionate nursing care.
1.Anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system a. Heart structure b. Blood circulation c. Mechanical properties of the heart d. Conduction system of the heart e. Electrophysiologic properties of the heart f. Vascular system 2.Assessment of patients with cardiovascular disorders a. Nursing history b. Physical examination c. Laboratory test d. Diagnostic test 3.Basic Electrocardiography 4.Hemodynamic monitoring a. Central Venous Pressure b. Pulmonary Artery Pressure c. Intra-arterial BP monitorin 4.Cardiovascular diseases a. Heart Failure b. Pericarditis c. Myocarditis d. Endocarditis e. Atherosclerosis f. Arteriosclerosis g. Coronary Heart Disease h. Angina Pectoris i. Myocardial Infarction j. Valve diseases k. Cardiomyopathies l. Hypertension
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