Abstract
Heart failure is a disabling, progressive, and highly lethal condition. This profile makes it an ideal target for preventative strategies. Critical care nurses caring for cardiac patients must be aware of these strategies so that they can effectively assess patient risk and intervene as an educator and advocate for appropriate treatment.
MeSH terms
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Critical Care / methods*
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Heart Failure / etiology
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Heart Failure / nursing*
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Heart Failure / prevention & control*
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Humans
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Job Description
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Myocardial Infarction / complications*
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Nursing Assessment
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Risk Factors
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Specialties, Nursing / methods*
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Ventricular Remodeling / drug effects
Substances
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors