Right Versus Left Ventricle: Case Studies in Cardiogenic Shock

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Reversing shock and improving long-term survival in patients with cardiogenic shock due to right ventricular failure requires a very different approach. This session reviews best practices in ventricular evaluation using case studies and polling to interpret and apply diagnostic algorithms, advanced hemodynamics and cardiothoracic imaging using echo, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ventilation-perfusion scanning to provide the best course to optimize ventricular function.

Objectives

Interpret physical assessment and diagnostic testing/imaging results to evaluate RV and LV function.
Identify conditions causing RV failure and which remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
Describe best practices in identifying/treating ventricular dysfunction and failure in cardiogenic shock.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.