Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Equipment
Hours: 1.00
Coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction, commonly called a heart attack, represent a considerable impact to health worldwide. Given the significance of heart disease to health across populations, it is unsurprising that a variety of procedures and pieces of clinical equipment have been designed to help address these issues. This module will discuss the uses and history of interventional cardiology procedures. Coronary lesions and the applicable classification system will be described. Guiding catheters, guide wires, balloons, and stents, along with their uses and characteristics will also be discussed. Relevant aspects of anticoagulation and anti-platelet therapy will be explained.
Coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction, commonly called a heart attack, represent a considerable impact to health worldwide. Given the significance of heart disease to health across populations, it is unsurprising that a variety of procedures and pieces of clinical equipment have been designed to help address these issues. This module will discuss the uses and history of interventional cardiology procedures. Coronary lesions and the applicable classification system will be described. Guiding catheters, guide wires, balloons, and stents, along with their uses and characteristics will also be discussed. Relevant aspects of anticoagulation and anti-platelet therapy will be explained.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Describe principles and concepts related to interventional cardiology, heart disease, and the indications for interventional cardiac catheterization.
Describe the types and characteristics of commonly used equipment and devices for interventional cardiac catheterization.
Discuss common anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications used to treat interventional cardiac catheterization patients.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Interventional Catheterization Concepts and History
The Importance of Interventional Cardiac Catheterization
Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease
Important Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Concepts
The History of Interventional Cardiac Catheterization
Mark’s Story
Summary
Section 3: Lesions
Describing Coronary Lesions
Type A Lesions
Type B Lesions
Type C Lesions
Jane’s Story
Summary
Section 4: Guiding Catheters and Guide Wires
Guiding Catheters
Guide Wires
Richard’s Story
Summary
Section 5: Balloons and Stents
Balloons
Elizabeth’s Story
Summary
Section 6: Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Therapy
Anticoagulation
Antiplatelet Therapy
Brian’s Story
Summary
Section 7: Review
Review
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC is a SME writer with Relias. Paul has a varied, multidisciplinary clinical background. As a respiratory therapist, he focused primarily on adult critical care, neonatal critical care, high-acuity transport, procedural care, outpatient care, and professional development. As a registered nurse, Paul’s clinical practice has been in the areas of medical/surgical care, orthopedics, perianesthesia care, invasive cardiology, care coordination, and nursing leadership. He has served as a course creator and instructor on various occasions over his years of practice. Paul has earned a Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Informatics and is certified in Informatics Nursing by the ANCC. He is an active member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Disclosure: Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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