Valvular Heart Disease A Guide for Cardiovascular Nurses and Allied Health Professionals

The essential topics of strengthening the multidisciplinary Heart Team and programmatic processes of care, the priorities for nursing care, and the multifactorial challenges of managing this complex patient population are explored in detail. Importantly, this resource aims to support all clinicians...

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Other Authors: Hawkey, Marian C. (Editor), Lauck, Sandra B. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2022, 2022
Edition:1st ed. 2022
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1: Introduction and Objectives
  • Section 1: Understanding Valvular Heart Disease
  • Chapter 2: Overview of Patient Population
  • Chapter 3: Pathophysiology of Valvular Heart Disease
  • Section 2: Valvular Heart Disease Program Structure
  • Chapter 4: The Multidisciplinary Heart Team Approach
  • Chapter 5:Processes of Care for Valvular Heart Disease Programs
  • Section 3: Assessing Valvular Heart Disease
  • Chapter 6: Clinical Assessment
  • Chapter 7: Imaging Modalities
  • Chapter 8: Understanding Function, Frailty and Self-Reported Health Status
  • Chapter 9: Making a High Quality Treatment Decision: Shared Decision-Making
  • Section 4: Treatment Options for Valvular Heart Disease and Implications for Nursing
  • Chapter 10: Surgical Treatment
  • Chapter 11: Transcatheter Treatment
  • Section 5: Nursing Care Priorities Valvular Heart Disease
  • Chapter 12: Safe Recovery after Valvular Heart Surgery
  • Chapter 13: Safe Recovery after Transcatheter Heart Valve Procedures
  • Chapter 14:Transitions of Care and Long Term Follow-Up after Heart Valve Surgery and Transcatheter Procedures
  • Chapter 15: Conclusion: The Next Decade of Treating Valvular Heart Disease – An Opportunity for Nursing Leadership