NUR 2571 Module 5 Cardiovascular and Coagulation

NUR 2571 Module 5 Cardiovascular and Coagulation Inability of the heart to meet and maintain the oxygen demands of the body. Heart failure can be caused by prolonged hypertension, myocardial infarction, or damage to the cardiac muscle. It results in pump failure, meaning the blood cannot circulate like it should. This causes blood to back up in the circulation ▪ BNP (this is one of the best indicators for heart failure!) ▪ Chest Xray ▪ ECG ▪ Hemodynamics ▪ Ultrasound/echo (Ejection fraction less than 40% is concerning) BNP What is a BNP lab for? Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) test is a blood test that measures levels of a protein called BNP that is made by the heart and blood vessels. BNP levels are higher than normal with heart failure. .................................................continued.....................................................