Crucial Cardiac Care: The Clinician's Guide from Medical Management to Rehabilitation

Course overview

Cardiac care impacts the full continuity spectrum from acute to outpatient. As one of the leading causes of disability and functional limitation, cardiac dysfunction must be better understood for clinicians to optimize the outcomes of their patients. Unfortunately, cardiac knowledge is lacking in many healthcare providers. This evidence-based course presents a multi-faceted approach to enhancing cardiac care understanding. Cardiac anatomy and physiology are reviewed, and a detailed update of cardiac pathologies is explored. Post-operative care is detailed with an emphasis on nursing and rehabilitation. The topics of pharmacology concerns, prevention strategies, and the impact of exercise are also primary content areas.