Let's Review RN

In this episode, we go head to head with PAD and PVD. It is so much easier to understand when we compare and contrast the two diseases directly. Let's Review!

This week I brought back Brittany Shoults, AGNP-C to talk about PVD. We sat down in the early morning hours before our kids woke up, and we had a discussion over Zoom talking through what is PVD, risk factors for developing vascular disease, signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing and treatment options. Let's Review!

I decided to switch things up in the next few episodes. I brought on a previous colleague of mine, Brittany Shoults APN to record these next few podcasts via zoom (social distancing). She has significant knowledge and practice with peripheral artery disease and was kind enough to take the time to share her knowledge and educate my listeners! Let's Review!

In this episode, I try my best to simplify the explanation of the difference between a right and left cardiac catheterization, why they are performed, and what useful information or treatment can be achieved. Now, Let's Review!

During this episode, I clarify some of the most commonly order cardiovascular diagnostic tests. I talk about why they are ordered, what they look for and what the results help determine in regards to caring for the patient. Let's Review!

This is a short, but sweet episode that reviews pericardial disease and treatments of pericarditis, pericardial effusion, restrictive pericarditis and tamponade. Please feel free to leave a rating or review for the podcast after listening! I love reading your thoughts and feedback! 

This episode reviews coronary artery disease in the context of angina (the medical term for chest pain), Myocardial Infarction (heart attack) and Acute Coronary Syndrome. 

Today we talk about hyperlipidemia! This is a topic that is hard not to get wordy and scientific, but I tried my best to keep it really simple. I review what hyperlipidemia is, a little bit about how our body uses cholesterol, what are the goals for our cholesterol numbers, and pharmacological agents used to treat high cholesterol. Happy reviewing!

Have you heard the words dysrhythmia or arrhythmia before? Maybe you know someone or you yourself have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation? This episode reviews the basics of dysrhythmias, EKGs, and ends with a thorough explanation of atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation. 

Are you ready to learn the basic ins and outs of hypertension? Then this episode is for you! We talk about the pathophysiology, treatment, risks and outcomes that controlled and uncontrolled hypertension can lead to. Enjoy!