How to conduct a cardiovascular assessment in advanced practice

Coaten, Josey; North, Zach

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death in developed countries, accounting for a quarter of UK deaths and morbidity. A cardiovascular assessment can reveal cardiac abnormalities and give an understanding of associated symptoms and risk factors to aid early diagnosis. This article, the sixth in a series on assessment and interpretation for advanced clinical practitioners, shows how to take an accurate history and complete a structured physical examination. This includes inspection, palpation and auscultation of the heart, arteries and veins.

Citation

Coaten, J., & North, Z. (2024). How to conduct a cardiovascular assessment in advanced practice. Nursing Times, 120(7),

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 3, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Jun 17, 2024
• Publication Date: Jun 17, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jul 3, 2024
• Journal: Nursing Times
• Print ISSN: 0954-7762
• Publisher: EMAP
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 120
• Issue: 7
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4731461
• Publisher URL: https://www.nursingtimes.net/clinical-archive/assessment-skills/how-to-conduct-a-cardiovascular-assessment-in-advanced-practice-17-06-2024/