Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
7-2019
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
John Chovan and Sue Butz
Keywords
Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Aortic Valve, Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Aortic stenosis (AS) is a condition where the opening of the aortic valve becomes narrower. The narrowing can be caused by age associated calcification, congenital bicuspid aortic valve, or inflammation associated with rheumatic heart disease. AS due to calcification is the most common heart valve disorder in North America and is increasing in prevalence due to increased life expectancy and an aging population. It is imperative for nurses to maintain an in depth understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease with resulting hemodynamics changes in order to effectively care for this patient population.
Recommended Citation
Ridgway, Danielle, "Aortic Stenosis" (2019). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 380.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/380