Course
TAVR Nursing Care
Contact Hours Awarded: 4
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Course Overview
Author: Marcie Le
MSN, RN, CRNA
Aortic stenosis is the second most common valvular heart disease in the Western world, and it is usually diagnosed after the age of sixty-five. With a burgeoning elderly population in the U.S., it is estimated that the number of Americans over the age of sixty-five will double by the year 2060 (2). Therefore, having a full understanding of aortic stenosis and its effects on the body is essential to provide care for patients undergoing a transaortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure.
In this course we will discuss the relevant anatomy pertaining to the TAVR procedure, indications and contra-indications, and the post-operative care of patients undergoing the TAVR procedure.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Normal Anatomy and Function of the Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve’s Role in the Cardiac Cycle
- Pathophysiology and Assessment
- Syncope Angina Dyspnea
- Etiology and Risk Factors
- Natural History of Aortic Stenosis
- Overview of Procedure
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Morphology
- Severity
- Other Imaging Modalities
- Decision to Intervene
- Evaluation of Risk
- Pre-Planning Stage
- Procedure Considerations
- Intra-Operative Complications
- Post-Procedure Complications
- Bleeding and Vascular Site Complications
- Atrioventricular Blockage
- Acute Kidney Injury, Pain Management and Early Mobilization
- Discharge Planning
- References
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course we will discuss the TAVR procedure including the relevant anatomy, indications and contra-indications, as well as the post operative care. It will take the average learner 200 minutes to complete.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand the relevant anatomy of the TAVR procedure.
- Explain the basics of the procedure including the indications and contra-indications.
- Describe the post-operative care of TAVR patients, including potential complications.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Conflict of Interest Statement
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts or any contributors have a commercial interest nor were influenced by commercial interests in the creation of this course, financially or otherwise.
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COURSE CREATED ON: March 01, 2019
Course renewed on: February 28, 2022
Course Expires on: Febraury 28, 2025
Course Expires on: Febraury 18, 2025
Course Offering: #11