How to Become a Cardiac Nurse
Advanced practice registered nurses sub-specializing in cardiology practice under primary specializations as clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, often holding multiple specialty certifications specific to patient population or other sub-specializations such as acute care. The differential diagnosis of low SVR includes; SIRS - a proportion of patients post CPB will have significant cytokine increases Sepsis Anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions including protamine reactions, Drug-induced, toxicological - nitrates, antihypertensives, narcotics and sedatives, etc Adrenal insufficiency Was the patient steroid dependent pre-operatively? The CSC exam is designed for nurses who are working in the areas of cardiovascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, or in post-anesthesia care units. Jump to Section Use the drop down menu below to jump to a specific section. The atrium does not empty into the ventricle rapidly because ventricular filling is impeded.
