In this episode of Nursing Student Deep Dive, we break down the cardiovascular system as a combination of pump, plumbing, valves, and electrical wiring. Instead of memorizing disconnected cardiac symptoms and rhythm strips, this episode focuses on understanding the mechanics behind cardiac output, perfusion, electrical conduction, and what happens when different parts of the cardiovascular system fail.

Topics include cardiac anatomy and blood flow, preload, afterload, contractility, cardiac output, coronary circulation, ECG interpretation, sinus bradycardia and tachycardia, PACs, PVCs, atrial fibrillation, SVT, adenosine, coronary artery disease, stable and unstable angina, NSTEMI, STEMI, troponin, PCI, CABG, valve disorders, infective endocarditis, pericarditis, cardiac tamponade, and peripheral vascular disease.

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