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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/12%3A_Cardiovascular_System/12.06%3A_Vascular_DisordersThis section outlines the objectives and critical components of learning about vascular disease, specifically focusing on carotid artery disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). It covers the path...This section outlines the objectives and critical components of learning about vascular disease, specifically focusing on carotid artery disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). It covers the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, and nursing care approaches.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/12%3A_Cardiovascular_System/12.04%3A_HypertensionThis page provides an overview of hypertension covering various aspects such as pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and laboratory values. It also delves into nursing ...This page provides an overview of hypertension covering various aspects such as pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and laboratory values. It also delves into nursing care and medical therapies, emphasizing patient education and adherence to treatment guidelines, specifically the Joint National Committee (JNC 8) guidelines.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/12%3A_Cardiovascular_System/12.03%3A_Heart_FailureThis section provides an overview of heart failure (HF), focusing on its pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations. It highlights diagnostics, laboratory values, and the importance of...This section provides an overview of heart failure (HF), focusing on its pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations. It highlights diagnostics, laboratory values, and the importance of applying nursing concepts and planning nursing care for patients with HF. The page also discusses medical therapies, emphasizing pharmacological agents such as beta-blockers, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and nitrates.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/15%3A_Cerebrovascular_System/15.03%3A_Hemorrhagic_StrokeThis section outlines learning objectives related to hemorrhagic strokes, including understanding the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations; performing assessments and diagnostics...This section outlines learning objectives related to hemorrhagic strokes, including understanding the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations; performing assessments and diagnostics; and applying nursing care. Hemorrhagic strokes, less common but potentially more devastating than ischemic strokes, result from cerebral vessel ruptures or leaks. Risk factors include hypertension, substance use, and certain medications.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/15%3A_Cerebrovascular_System/15.02%3A_Ischemic_StrokeThis section highlights the comprehensive understanding and management of ischemic strokes, which are primarily caused by atherosclerotic fatty deposits leading to vessel occlusion in the brain. Major...This section highlights the comprehensive understanding and management of ischemic strokes, which are primarily caused by atherosclerotic fatty deposits leading to vessel occlusion in the brain. Major components include the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of ischemic strokes, as well as the subsequent diagnostics and treatments.
