Contents:

Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart

Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation

Pharmacology of Heart

Nursing Management of Patients with Hypertension

Nursing Management of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Nursing Management of Patients with Dysrhythmia

Nursing Management of Patients with Heart Failure

Nursing Management of Patients with Inflammatory Heart Disease

Nursing Management of Patients with Valvular Disorders

Nursing Management of Patients with Congenital Heart Disease

Interventional Cardiology

Pacemaker

Defibrillators

Mechanical Circulatory Assistive Devices

Nursing Care of Patient Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Anatomy and Physiology of Vascular System

Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation

Nursing Management of Patients with Arterial Disorders

Nursing Management of Patients with Venous Disorders

Anatomy and Physiology of Lungs

Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation

Respiratory Therapies

Drugs Used in Respiratory System

Nursing Management of Patients with Thoracic Disorders

Nursing Management of Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery

Intensive Coronary Care Unit/Cardiothoracic Unit

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Conditions: A Major Health Problem

National Health Programs Related to Cardiovascular and Thoracic Conditions

Trends and Issues in Cardiothoracic Nursing

Legal and Ethical Issues

Alternate System of Medicine and Complementary Therapies

Appendix 1: NANDA Nursing Diagnosis 2018-2020

Appendix 2: BLS Algorithm

Appendix 3: ACLS Algorithm

Appendix 4: Cardiac Rehabilitation

Appendix 5: Nursing Procedures