Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
2017
Document Type
Project
Course Number
N5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
Dr. John Chovan
Keywords
congestive heart failure, diminished gas exchange, orthopnea, weight gain, pathophysiology, plan of care, CHF
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Heart failure affects almost six million Americans and is the leading cause of hospitalizations for patients older than 65 years, requiring more hospitalization than any type of cancer. Heart failure affects roughly two percent of the American population, and continues to be the most rapidly growing cardiac disease in the country (Parikh & Kadowitz, 2013). As stated, since this topic is of growing concern, and as our population ages, healthcare will continue to experience more patients experiencing heart failure as a condition. As clinicians manage patients with this condition, they will also have to consider the numerous other health factors and comorbidities that can affect the way in which each patient is provided care.
Recommended Citation
Vance, Kari, "Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)" (2017). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 233.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/233