Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 7-30-2019
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
Dr. Chovan, Dr. Butz
Keywords
Aortic, Stenosis, Valve, Pathophysiology, Cardiac
Subject Categories
Anesthesiology | Critical Care Nursing | Family Practice Nursing | Geriatric Nursing | Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Aortic stenosis is the narrowing of the aortic valve secondary to calcification and fibrosis. It is the most common valve disorder and the second most frequent reason for cardiac surgery. As the elderly population increases, the number of patients presenting with aortic stenosis will increase. RNs and APRNs need to be aware of the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of aortic stenosis because the disease can progress quickly and be fatal if mismanaged. Patients with aortic stenosis have an increased risk of morbidity and mortality during the peri-operative period during non-cardiac surgery. Therefore, CRNAs must remain vigilant when caring for this population.
Recommended Citation
Lawson, Katonya, "Aortic Stenosis Poster" (2019). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 365.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/365
Included in
Anesthesiology Commons, Critical Care Nursing Commons, Family Practice Nursing Commons, Geriatric Nursing Commons