Auscultation of the heart is undertaken to establish whether the heart sounds are normal and if there are any addit… AbstractVOL: 103, ISSUE: 28, PAGE NO: 26Author Phil Jevon, PGCE, BSc, RN, is ...

The primary purpose of the cardiac examination is to assess the structure and function of the heart as a muscular pump and to evaluate it for possible malfunctions. Because heart disease is so common ...

The metabolic syndrome increases one's risk of death from coronary artery disease threefold. [3] To lower the risk of acute coronary syndrome in patients, the clinician needs to evaluate and minimize ...

In 2010, prompted by compelling evidence that demonstrated better patient outcomes in hospitals with higher percentages of nurses with a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), the Institute of Medicine ...

Rachel Witkowski is an award-winning journalist whose 20-year career spans a wide range of topics in finance, government regulation and congressional reporting. Ms. Witkowski has spent the last decade ...

Nurses provide patient care in a wide variety of settings around the world. Registered nurses (RNs) can also earn an advanced degree and become an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). These ...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition which can easily go unnoticed. But it can lead to serious health implications if left unchecked. It occurs when the force of blood ...

Carthage native Alexis “Lexi” Smith, BSN, RN, Cardiovascular Unit, Blessing Hospital, has earned the national status of ...