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Physical Assessment Of The Cardiovascular System. Heart structure and functions the modest size and weight of the heart give few hints of its incredible strength. Observations from the physical examination in this setting can inform clinical decision making before the results of cardiac biomarkers testing are known. Assessment of the cardiovascular system involves evaluating the adequacy of the heart s ability to pump blood and perfuse tissues. Blood pressure can be used to establish whether a patient is experiencing any discomfort zafari 2017.
The prognosis of patients with systolic heart failure can be predicted on the basis of the jugular venous pressure jvp and the presence or absence of a third heart sound s 3. In a focused nursing assessment of the cardiovascular system it is important to gather information about symptoms and behaviors that may affect the cardiovascular system directly or indirectly. For example elevated or uneven heart rate is an indicator of atrial fibrillation or aortic dissection both of which are associated with chest pain. Exercise temperature changes stress etc. The cardiovascular system is comprised of the heart and the system of vessel which transport blood containing oxygen and nutrients to and metabolic wastes from all parts of the body. The subjective data or the interview of your patient is just as important as the objective data or the physical examination.
Evidence about its value focuses on its diagnostic accuracy and varies widely in methodological quality and statistical power.
For example elevated or uneven heart rate is an indicator of atrial fibrillation or aortic dissection both of which are associated with chest pain. The prognosis of patients with systolic heart failure can be predicted on the basis of the jugular venous pressure jvp and the presence or absence of a third heart sound s 3. Further assessment of the cardiovascular system begins with evaluation of the cardiac borders through palpation and thoracic percussion. The perfusion process is similar to a plumbing system. Heart structure and functions the modest size and weight of the heart give few hints of its incredible strength. The subjective data or the interview of your patient is just as important as the objective data or the physical examination.