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Congestive Heart Failure for Nursing & NCLEX

Simple Nursing via YouTube

Overview

Learn about Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in this 40-minute video designed for nursing students and NCLEX preparation. Explore the diagnosis criteria, including high BNP lab values, low ejection fraction, and hemodynamic monitoring. Discover pharmacological treatments such as ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, digoxin, and diuretics. Understand the pathophysiology of right-sided and left-sided heart failure, their differences, and associated symptoms. Gain valuable knowledge to enhance your nursing education and prepare for the NCLEX exam.

Syllabus

- High BNP lab value brain natriuretic peptides
- Low ejection fraction EF below 40 - 55% using an echocardiogram
- Hemodynamic Monitoring can also be used to measure central venous pressure CVP using a Swans Ganz Cath, also called a pulmonary artery catheter, but this is typically only used in severe heart failure
- Ace inhibitors
- Beta Blockers
- Calcium Channel Blockers
- Digoxin | Cardiac Glycoside
- Diuretics like loop diuretics & thiazides like Furosemide, & Hydrochlorothiazide

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Simple Nursing

Reviews

4.7 rating, based on 28 Class Central reviews

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  • Great explanations for different terms. Has pictures for visual learners. The abbreviations also help some names might be tricky on a test but studying will prevent that
  • I've learned a lot about heart failure and for the things that we need to avoid, to help the patient ,and ofcourse all the drugs that we need to lower the BP and HR and the do's and dont's for that drug and also those techniques and tips for nclex, over all I enjoy, it gives me more courage to learn about health
  • The tutorial was really amazing in the sense the it’s direct and precise to the point.The course is explanatory and direct to the point
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    Amit Singh Bali
    good course, the way it was taught is very impressive. Congestive Heart Failure for Nursing & NCLEX was interesting and informative.
  • Wendy Mora
    The "Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) for Nursing & NCLEX" video is an excellent resource for both nursing students and those studying for the NCLEX. The presenter does a fantastic job of breaking down complex medical information into digestible, easy-to-understand segments. The use of visuals and diagrams significantly enhances the learning experience, aiding in the comprehension of CHF's pathophysiology. The video also provides practical tips for patient care, making it a valuable tool for real-world application. It's a must-watch for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of CHF.
  • Abhirami KG
    This was a nice coure and I have learned alot and reached the conclusion about CHF is a complex condition requiring comprehensive management and patient education. Nurses play a crucial role in monitoring, education, and support, helping to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
  • Muhammad Taimur
    The demonstration test and the way different methods like daily life experiment as filling up of balloon was used gives an outcome of their grip on this vast field. I truly love it and appreciate them
  • YUNUS FARHAT SIDDIQUI
    Nice course for nursing students about heart disease. We can understand and learn many things about congestive heart failure with the help of informative videos provided by course management
  • Skylar Carter
    Awesome explanation how the heart works also how the medications fixes different types of heart problems. Thanks for sharing possible life saving care to all of us on the internet world.
  • Raymond Ronquillo
    The courses were well explained and well said, I enjoyed the course, but I think there should have been a test at the end of each video to help us see if we understood it.
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    Ardys Joy Salas
    Excellent and precise!! Easier to understand!! I was able to learn in just a short amount of time. It was also entertaining the way he teaches. Kudos!
  • Afrane Collins Marfo
    This course has really improves my knowledge and also made me more practically able to understand how well health services can improves one’s ability.

  • Majd Ibrahim
    I have learned a lot about heart failure, it’s medication and there uses, what should be avoid and the first thing the nurse should do in this situation
  • HadguAraradom
    Excellent and precise!! Easier to understand!! I was able to learn in just a short amount of time. It was also entertaining the way he teaches. Kudos
  • Kanyakorn Sopap
    Clearly and helpful. I can understand the subject better. Content of subject is suitable for all people to understand. Thank you.
  • Michelle Ruiz
    Awesome. It help me a lot with my pharma subject. The mnemonics are very helpful. Love it, how he explained every courses. Thank you
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    Mohammad Khalid Khan
    It was very helpful for us. And teach us about heart failure and its treatment how we can treat heart failure.
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    Abdulsabur Hamad
    Very good course
    Thank you for every thing i learn so much thing about heart and heart failure for nursing and NCLEX
  • Presley Kelley
    Great class. I wish it was longer and had questions to answer but overall a great class! I definitely recommend.
  • Helmi Mohammed Ali Hassan Alhoud
    It's very good course focused on the cardiac drugs related to one of the most diseases in cardiac care unit .
    I have got more knowledge on this topic.

    I thought if he go slightly deep related signs and symptoms and more details about drugs action.

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