Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems

The health of a patient's heart—in fact, the entire cardiovascular system—will always be a factor in the diagnosis and treatment of any condition, no matter what discipline or setting you find yourself working in as a health professional. From routine blood pressure checks to ultrasounds to surgical procedures, the condition of a patient's cardiovascular system must be carefully monitored. In order to best understand, communicate, and document conditions affecting the heart, blood vessels, and blood, you need to be able to:
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