Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 7-20-2016
Document Type
Project
Course Number
N5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
John Chovan, Jim Cacchillo, Bev Gish
Keywords
Heart failure pathophysiology, heart failure treatment, heart failure classification, heart failure nursing implications
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Abstract
The purpose of this presentation was to discuss the pathophysiology of heart failure. Topics covered included disease prevalence and common signs and symptoms. The pathophysiology of heart failure is further discussed identifying how heart failure is classified and how each compensatory mechanism of heart failure leads to further disease progression. Implications for nursing care are discussed including goals of treatment, medication regimens, and patient education on disease management.
Recommended Citation
Tieu, Amber C., "The Pathophysiology of Heart Failure" (2016). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 165.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/165