Special Topics in Cardiology: Evaluation of Chest Pain, A Case Study Approach

Course overview

Target audience The target audience for this education program is nurses who want to enhance their skills in evaluating chest pain. Course overview Most people associate chest pain with heart-related conditions, but in many instances, it is related to other causes. Only 30 percent of patients presenting with chest pain have a cardiac origin for the pain. This education program is written in a case study format to help nurses accurately evaluate chest pain and intervene appropriately. Learning objectives Upon completion of this course, nurses should be able to: -Explain the six key features of a health history. -Analyze case studies to identify appropriate nursing interventions. -Identify common pitfalls and assumptions when evaluating chest pain.