1. Introduction to Cardiac Nursing

2. 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

3. Cardiac Assessment Neurological Respiratory Circulation Renal
Integumentary

4. 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

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

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

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

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

9. Electrophysiology Study (EPS)
Detects dysrhythmias
Cardiovascular Lab

10. 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

11. Cardiac Catherization
Procedure
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Medications

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

13. Care of Children
Considerations