Multiple admissions to the coronary care unit due to falsely elevated cardiac troponin
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DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2018.1440856
Abstract: ABSTRACT The measurement of cardiac troponin, released from injured cardiomyocytes, is of paramount importance in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. Elevated troponin can be encountered, however, in patients with cardiomyopathy, significant cardiac arrhythmias, vasculitis,… read more here.
Keywords: care unit; cardiac troponin; admissions coronary; coronary care ... See more keywords
Acute kidney disease and acute kidney injury biomarkers in coronary care unit patients
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DOI: 10.1186/s12882-020-01872-z
Abstract: Background Acute kidney disease (AKD) describes acute or subacute damage and/or loss of kidney function for a duration of between 7 and 90 days after exposure to an acute kidney injury (AKI) initiating event. This study… read more here.
Keywords: kidney injury; kidney; acute kidney; coronary care ... See more keywords
Specialty cardiac nurses’ work satisfaction is influenced by the type of coronary care unit: A mixed methods study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12912-019-0367-6
Abstract: BackgroundMany dedicated Coronary Care Units (CCUs) in Victoria, Australia, have been decommissioned and replaced with larger combined generic medical/cardiac precincts called hybrid units. Hybrid units are staffed with a low proportion of specialist critical care… read more here.
Keywords: coronary care; satisfaction; cardiac nurses; specialist cardiac ... See more keywords
Lung Ultrasound in Coronary Care Unit, an Important Diagnostic Tool for Concomitant Pneumonia
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12123082
Abstract: Background: In the setting of a coronary care unit (CCU), the early detection of pneumonia is of paramount important to prevent severe complications. This study was designed aiming to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of lung… read more here.
Keywords: coronary care; care unit; pneumonia; lung ultrasound ... See more keywords
Barriers to the Development of Clinical Reasoning Skills among Coronary Care Nurses: A Qualitative Study
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DOI: 10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_164_21
Abstract: Background: Clinical Reasoning (CR) is a main professional competency for nurses which have significant contribution to sound clinical performance in critical clinical conditions. Nonetheless, evidence shows that nurses do not have the necessary competencies and… read more here.
Keywords: clinical reasoning; development; barriers development; skills among ... See more keywords