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Update on Valvular Heart Disease for Registered Nurses

Janet F Wyman1, Crystal Cusin1, Dayna Gjurovski1

  • 1Henry Ford Hospital, Structural Heart Disease, Henry Ford Health, Heart and Vascular Service Line, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Clara Ford Pavilion 439, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|August 3, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Advances in valvular heart disease understanding and percutaneous treatments necessitate a multidisciplinary heart team. Nursing plays a vital role in patient care, encompassing examination, diagnostics, pre/post-procedure protocols, and education.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Nursing Science

Background:

  • Significant progress in understanding valvular heart disease mechanisms.
  • Development of innovative percutaneous treatment options.
  • Evolving patient care demands require a multidisciplinary approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of major valve diseases.
  • To summarize current guideline recommendations for valvular heart disease.
  • To detail essential nursing care elements for patients undergoing treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and guideline recommendations.
  • Synthesis of information on valvular heart disease and percutaneous interventions.
  • Identification of key nursing responsibilities in patient management.

Main Results:

  • Overview of prevalent valvular heart diseases.
  • Summary of established guideline-based treatment strategies.
  • Detailed description of nursing care protocols, including physical examination, diagnostics, pre/post-procedure care, and patient education.

Conclusions:

  • A multidisciplinary heart team approach is crucial for optimal outcomes in valvular heart disease management.
  • Nursing is an integral component of the heart team, contributing significantly to patient care.
  • This update equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge for managing patients with valvular heart disease.

Keywords:
Aortic valveHeart failureMitral valveTranscatheter valve therapyTricuspid valveValvular heart disease

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