NTI Recorded Session NTI25252

Remember the Right Ventricle: The Left Ventricle Would Be Lost Without It

Author(s): Barbara S Regan, MSN, RN,CCRN-CSC; Denise R Turner Thomas, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CCNS, CCRN-CMC, CEN; Kari S Hatfield, MSN, AGACNP-BC, PCCN, CCRN

Contact Hours 1.25

CERP A 1.25

Expires Dec 31, 2027

Topics: Cardiovascular, Hemodynamics

Population: Adult, Pediatric

Role: Staff

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Activity Summary

The impact of right-sided heart failure (RHF) in heart disease is well recognized. RHF is linked to hemodynamic instability and may not respond to standard treatments due to its unique pathophysiologic basis. Without intervention, a cycle of systemic hypotension, ischemia and dilation may lead to shock, organ failure and death. Early recognition is vital for improved outcomes. This presentation reviews RHF pathophysiology, causes, hemodynamic assessments and management of RHF. Case studies encourage critical thinking using a step-by-step approach to identifying and treating RHF.

Objectives

  • Describe physiologic changes associated with RHF.
  • Summarize clinical findings and the medical management of RHF.
  • Apply a standardized process to evaluate and treat RHF using case studies.

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

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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.

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