Nurses play a pivotal role in the assessment of cardiovascular conditions through a variety of methods. These include:
1. Patient History: Gathering comprehensive data on the patient's medical history, lifestyle, and family history of heart disease. 2. Physical Examination: Checking vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate. 3. Diagnostic Tests: Assisting in or interpreting results from electrocardiograms (ECG), echocardiograms, stress tests, and blood tests. 4. Symptom Monitoring: Regularly monitoring for symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and edema.
