ATI Chapter 28 Review: Advanced Med-Surg – Cardiovascular Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

In this Advanced Med-Surg episode, we review ATI Chapter 28, which focuses on cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic procedures used to assess cardiac function, perfusion, and hemodynamic stability. We’ll review key diagnostic tools such as cardiac enzyme testing, echocardiograms, and stress testing, with an emphasis on what abnormal findings indicate and how nurses monitor patients before and after testing. The episode also covers invasive and noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring, as well as angiography to evaluate coronary circulation and vascular blockages. You’ll hear an overview of therapeutic access devices, including vascular access devices such as PICC lines and implanted ports, along with essential nursing responsibilities related to insertion, maintenance, and complication prevention. This episode provides a focused, exam-ready review to help nursing students safely manage cardiovascular procedures and apply evidence-based cardiac care.Source: All information in this podcast is based on ATI Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 28