International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
Volume 7, Issue 2 (2021)
Published
Table of contents
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Nursing Challenges in Care of Patient with Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve-in-Ring Implantation with Infective Endocarditis
Abstract: Tricuspid regurgitation may not have symptoms or may have vague symptoms until it is severe.Untreated, severe tricuspid regurgitation may have poor prognosis. Pacemaker lead associatedInfective endocarditis is a serious complication of pacemaker lead implantation. Transcatheter heartvalve (THV) therapies provide hope to patients who have high risk for surgical valve replacement. Themode of treatment is chosen based on the nature of the disease, hemodynamic stability, severity of thedisease, organism causing infection. …
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A study to assess the effectiveness of structured educational programme on knowledge of nurses working in cardiac units regarding anxiety and depression among patients having myocardial infarction
Abstract: Context: In India a significant anxiety (48.5%) and depressive symptoms (25.2%) are reportedamong the myocardial infarction patients. The high level of co-morbidity between myocardialinfarction and depression also has clear implications for patients' quality of life. Depression has animportant impact on cardiac outcome. Health workers in particular, nurses, if provided with propertraining, may be effective in treatment of psychological responses to an acute myocardial infarction.Anxiety and depression may go unrecognized in …
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Risk Factors of Hypertension among Refugees in Gaza Strip-Palestine – Case Control Study
Abstract: Background: hypertension constitutes a major public health problem in the Middle East and other countries. There should be an effective management via introduction of preventive and health education measures. The main aim of this study was to identify the risk factors of hypertension among refugees in the Gaza Strip.Materials and methods: A case-control study design was adopted to conduct this study within the period June – November 2020. The study …
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge and practice regarding life style modification to prevent hypertension among middle age adults
Abstract: ABSTRACT: A pre experimental study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding life style modification to prevent hypertension among middle age adults in selected rural area at district Hisar (Haryana) was conducted with the objectives to assess the pre-test knowledge score and practices score regarding life style modification to prevent hypertension among middle age adults and to evaluate the structured teaching programme regarding life …
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Effectiveness of virtual training on electrocardiogram interpretation knowledge among undergraduate nursing students in Madhyapradesh, India
Abstract: Introduction & BackgroundCompetency of nurses to interpret an electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm quickly and accurately is vital for good clinical outcome among critically ill patients. Accurate knowledge of ECG interpretation allows student nurses to initiate appropriate interventions, which save lives and improves the quality of healthcare delivery. COVID-19 pandemic has changed the mode of teaching and online teaching will be a norm in future.Aims & ObjectivesTo assess the effectiveness of virtual …
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Training in Term of Knowledge & Practice Among B. Sc Nursing Final Year Students In Selected Nursing College Of Panipat
Abstract: Background: Poor knowledge and skill retention following Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training for nursing and nurse practitioner students has been documented over the past two decades. ACLS training is mandatory for nursing staff and is important as nurses often identifies the victims of in-hospital cardiac arrest. Training nursing students in ACLS will helps in improving the manpower resources in the cardiac emergency settings. Aim: to evaluate the effectiveness of …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–14 Read article