Ways to Excel Clinical Competency on Cardiovascular Assessment

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are the world leading killer disease. Some of the factors which will make the cardiovascular disorders, Overweight, central obesity, high BP, dyslipidaemia, diabetes and unhealthy dietary patterns are the main risk factors. These factors are early identified by cardiovascular assessment and it will prevent worsening of cardiac conditions. Cardiovascular Assessment includes History Collection and Physical Examination which are the most important domains to evaluate the patients’ risk for heart diseases. History collection includes the patient present and past history, chief complaints and etc. physical examination includes JVP measurements, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion and Auscultation, Vascular examination. The Nursing Students are the future nurses they should have adequate skills the Cardiovascular Assessment and develop Competency in performing Cardiovascular Assessment which help to identify the Cardiac diseases earlier.Cardiovascular assessment education will help in reduction of hospital readmissions and improve the level of care that is being provided in all health care settings.