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Evidence-Based Recommendations: Management of Left Ventricular Thrombus Post–Acute Myocardial Infarction
This article serves as a general review of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of LVT.
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - October 8, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Educational DIMENSION Source Type: research

Q-15 Minutes Vital Sign Documentation Is a Poor Surrogate for Assessing Quality of Care After Acute Ischemic Stroke
Conclusion Frequency of documentation does not reflect the quality of care during the early phase of acute stroke treatment.
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - October 8, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Educational DIMENSION Source Type: research

Prevention of deep venous thrombosis in stroke: a best practice implementation project
Conclusion: The project standardized the DVT prevention process in the Neurology Department of Nanfang Hospital. The overall compliance with DVT prevention for patients with stroke in the department improved.
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS Source Type: research

Percutaneous Closure of the Left Atrial Appendage for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: An Alternative to Lifelong Anticoagulation?
Atrial fibrillation is an important risk factor for thromboembolic stroke and it significantly increases the risk of stroke. The left atrial appendage (LAA) is the most common site of thrombus formation in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, and the recent applications of percutaneous LAA closure devices offer a promising alternative for patients who are unable to tolerate lifelong anticoagulation. Critical care nurses who understand the procedures and are familiar with the various devices used for LAA closure will be well prepared to provide optimum care and appropriate education for these patients.
Source: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly - September 11, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Differences Between New Immigrants From the Former Soviet Union and Veteran Residents in Knowledge, Perception, and Risk Factors of Stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: Veteran residents showed lower levels of knowledge about stroke. Educational campaigns aimed at increasing knowledge of stroke among Israel's general population in Israel, as well as culturally targeting specific subgroups, are recommended. PMID: 26132280 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - July 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Melnikov S, Itzhaki M, Koton S Tags: J Cardiovasc Nurs Source Type: research

CE: Atrial Fibrillation: Updated Management Guidelines and Nursing Implications
This article reviews the recently updated guideline for the management of atrial fibrillation, issued jointly by the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the Heart Rhythm Society. It focuses on the prevention of thromboembolism and on symptom control, and stresses the importance of patient adherence to treatment plans in order to ensure better outcomes.
Source: AJN - April 24, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research

CE: Atrial Fibrillation: Updated Management Guidelines and Nursing Implications.
This article reviews the recently updated guideline for the management of atrial fibrillation, issued jointly by the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the Heart Rhythm Society. It focuses on the prevention of thromboembolism and on symptom control, and stresses the importance of patient adherence to treatment plans in order to ensure better outcomes. PMID: 25859746 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The American Journal of Nursing - April 9, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Cutugno CL Tags: Am J Nurs Source Type: research

Earlier thrombolytic treatment is associated with better outcomes following acute ischaemic stroke
Commentary on Saver JL, Fonarow GC, Smith EE, et al.. Time to treatment with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator and outcome from acute ischaemic stroke, JAMA 2013;309:2480–8. Implications for practice and research Optimisation is necessary in public education and hospital triage of the identification of factors such as arrival by ambulance and the importance of requesting emergency medical services (EMS) at scene of the stroke occurrence.1 The results of previous studies suggest that a disparity, observed between hospital-based outcomes for admissions that presented during regular hours and off hours, is not se...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - September 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Ullah, N., Thompson, M. J., Qureshi, A. I. Tags: Adult nursing, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Stroke Source Type: research

Overweight and obese middle-aged women have increased risk of venous thromboembolism, particularly following surgery
Commentary on Parkin L, Sweetland S, Balkwill A, et al.. for the Million Women Study Collaborators. Body mass index, surgery and risk of venous thromboembolism in middle-aged women: a cohort study. Circulation 2012;125:1897–904. Implications for practice and research Obesity is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) including both spontaneous and postoperative events. Further research is needed regarding factors responsible for the increase in postoperative VTE in overweight patients, and whether management should be altered (eg, increased focus on postoperative mobilisation, altered doses ...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - March 8, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: McRae, S. Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Stroke, Hypertension, Obesity (nutrition), Venous thromboembolism, Health education, Obesity (public health), Screening (public health), Smoking, Tobacco use Women ' s health Source Type: research