change in amplitude and twisting of the QRS complex?
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Torsade's de Pointes
What cardiac rhythm changes will be seen for a patient with high potassium?
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Irritation
Widening QRS complex
, Peaked T waves
What is the purpose of anticoagulants (Heparin)?
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•Prevent current clots from becoming larger or new clots from forming
In what conditions is a permanent pacemaker/ICD placed?
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Symptomatic bradycardia
Complete heart block
Sick sinus syndrome
Cardiac arrest
Asystole
Atrial tachydysrhythmias
In what conditions is an implantable cardioverter/defibrillator placed?
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Ventricular Tachydysrhythmias
MI with left ventricular dysfunction
For pts who survive sudden cardiac death
,CAD can lead to more severe diseases like
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unstable angina, MI, ACS
What are some nursing considerations for a thrombus secondary to an aneurysm?
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can form inside aneurysm, emboli can dislodge causing ischemia
Assess circulation distal to aneurysm (pulses, color, & temperature)
What kind of ischemia is seen in unstable angina?
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supply ischemia, no infarct, no necrosis
What is the most common cardiovascular disease?
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
, What is a surgical procedure to restore vascularization of The myocardium and
improved client quality of life?
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CABG
What EKG rhythm is defined as being a regularly irregular?
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Atrial fibrillation
What are the neurological nursing management considerations for post aortic
aneurysm repair?
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neurological & neurovascular assessments
What are the signs a patient might exhibit when experiencing hypertension?
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