NUR 376
Week 3 Module 3A
Cardiac Part 1 of 2 Outline
Applied Pathophysiology - Concordia St. Paul
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NUR 376 Applied Pathophysiology
Week 3 Module 3A Cardiac Part 1 of 2
Outline by Rhaeven Ortiz
The cardiac system is as expansive as it is imperative; therefore, the module is broken into two parts. This
outline will focus on Chapters 15, 16, & 19. Ch. 15 & 19 will focus on arterial and venous disorders. Ch. 16
will focus on the mechanical and electrical functions of the heart including pathological issues with each.
It is imperative that you watch the Khan Academy videos and Cardiac Output podcast for help with this
module. Also, please do the heart matching exercise after you have studied.
Rather than using the learning objectives as a guide, this outline is divided into chapters. Please refer to
these learning objectives as you go through the chapters:
● Describe the pathophysiology of arterial disorders including epithelial damage.
● Define and identify risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of
hypertension.
● Describe the concept of cardiac output and key symptoms found with dysfunction.
● Describe the presentation of patients with conditions impacting cardiac perfusion supply and
demand.
● Differentiate between acute coronary syndrome and stable chronic coronary artery disease.
● Differentiate between Peripheral Artery Disease and Coronary Artery Disease.
● Identify how select dysrhythmias affect perfusion.
● Describe inflammatory processes and complications that can affect the heart.
● Understand pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and clinical manifestations of venous disorders.
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Chapter 15 (covers a great deal of material)
o Review pages 330-335 (physiology of vessels, cardiac output, RAAS, BP regulation, stroke
volume, Figure 15-4.
o Blood flow = Pressure of blood/Resistance of blood
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o Cardiac Output (CO) = BP / peripheral vascular resistance (PVR) or CO x PVR = BP
Clinical Concept: Calcium channel blocker (CCB) medications block vasoconstriction of arteries and are
used in the management of elevated BP, also known as hypertension.
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Week 3 Module 3A
Cardiac Part 1 of 2 Outline
Applied Pathophysiology - Concordia St. Paul
Pass the Exam with Confidence
, lOMoARcPSD|51648332
NUR 376 Applied Pathophysiology
Week 3 Module 3A Cardiac Part 1 of 2
Outline by Rhaeven Ortiz
The cardiac system is as expansive as it is imperative; therefore, the module is broken into two parts. This
outline will focus on Chapters 15, 16, & 19. Ch. 15 & 19 will focus on arterial and venous disorders. Ch. 16
will focus on the mechanical and electrical functions of the heart including pathological issues with each.
It is imperative that you watch the Khan Academy videos and Cardiac Output podcast for help with this
module. Also, please do the heart matching exercise after you have studied.
Rather than using the learning objectives as a guide, this outline is divided into chapters. Please refer to
these learning objectives as you go through the chapters:
● Describe the pathophysiology of arterial disorders including epithelial damage.
● Define and identify risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of
hypertension.
● Describe the concept of cardiac output and key symptoms found with dysfunction.
● Describe the presentation of patients with conditions impacting cardiac perfusion supply and
demand.
● Differentiate between acute coronary syndrome and stable chronic coronary artery disease.
● Differentiate between Peripheral Artery Disease and Coronary Artery Disease.
● Identify how select dysrhythmias affect perfusion.
● Describe inflammatory processes and complications that can affect the heart.
● Understand pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and clinical manifestations of venous disorders.
REV 0524/JP
1
Downloaded by Benjamin Luca ()
, lOMoARcPSD|51648332
Chapter 15 (covers a great deal of material)
o Review pages 330-335 (physiology of vessels, cardiac output, RAAS, BP regulation, stroke
volume, Figure 15-4.
o Blood flow = Pressure of blood/Resistance of blood
REV 0524/JP
1
Downloaded by Benjamin Luca ()
, lOMoARcPSD|51648332
o Cardiac Output (CO) = BP / peripheral vascular resistance (PVR) or CO x PVR = BP
Clinical Concept: Calcium channel blocker (CCB) medications block vasoconstriction of arteries and are
used in the management of elevated BP, also known as hypertension.
REV 0524/JP
1
Downloaded by Benjamin Luca ()
