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Contents

  Learning Objectives
1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
2. Assessment of the Heart
3. Common Dysfunctions of the Heart
  References: Chapters 1 to 3
4. Hemodynamic Monitoring
5. Electrocardiograph Monitoring
  References: Chapters 4 & 5
6. Anatomy and Physiology of the Peripheral Vascular System
7. Assessment of the Peripheral Vascular System
8. Common Dysfunctions of the Peripheral Vascular System
  References: Chapters 6 to 8
9. Venous Surgery
10. Arterial Surgery
11. Cardiac Surgery
  References: Chapters 9 to 11
12. Nursing Diagnoses Care Plans for the Patient with a Cardiovascular Problem
  References: Chapter 12
13. Vasodilators, Diuretic Agents, Positive Inotropic Agents, and Central Acting Antihypertensive Agents
14. Antiarrhythmic Agents, Beta Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agents, and Calcium Channel Blocking Agents
15. Miscellaneous Cardiovascular Drugs
  References: Chapters 13 to 15
16. Diagnostic Procedures in Cardiovascular Disease
  References: Chapter 16
  Post Test