4nursing.com (homepage) Top Nursing Topics: A to Z Nursing Topics About Nursing: Certified Nursing Assistants, CNAs Disabled Nurses Impaired Nurses LPNs, LVNs Registered Nurses, (RNs) Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) Nurse Practitioners (NPs) Ask The Nurse Associations (Nursing) Authors (Nursing) Boards of Nursing (State) Burnout (Nursing) Businesses (Nurse-Owned) Brainteasers Care Plans (Nursing) Careers In Nursing Case Studies (Malpractice) CEUs (Nursing) Commonly Used Drugs Chat (Nursing) Clothes (Nursing) Colleges (Nursing) Current Events, Nursing News Degrees in Nursing Discussions (Nursing) Drugs (Commonly Used) Education (Nursing) Employment (Nursing) Entrepreneurs (Nurse) Equipment (Medical) Forensic Nursing Gifts For Nurses Going Shopping Health & Wellness Health Insurance Healthcare Unions, Nursing Unions, Organized Labor History of Nursing Hospitals, Medical Centers Informatics Nurses Intravenous (IV) & Infusion Therapy Jobs in Nursing Jokes (Nursing) Journals (Nursing) Long Term Care, Nursing Homes Male Nurses Malpractice Cases Medical Centers, Hospitals Medical Equipment Medical Humor, Nursing Jokes Men in Nursing Nurse Training Nurse Entrepreneurs Nursing Associations Nursing Authors Nursing Burnout Nursing Care Plans Nursing Careers Nursing (CEUs) Nursing Boards Nursing Clothes, Scrubs, Uniforms Nursing Colleges, Schools Nursing Degrees Nursing Discussions Nursing Education Nursing Employment Nursing Entrepreneurs Nursing Gifts Nursing Homes, Long Term Care Nursing Informatics Nursing Jobs Nursing Jokes, Medical Humor Nursing Journals Nursing History Nursing Malpractice Cases Nursing News Nursing Pay Nursing Programs Nursing Refresher Courses Nursing Research Nursing Resumes Nursing Salaries Nursing Scholarships Nursing Schools, Colleges Nursing Scrubs, Uniforms Nursing Shoes Nursing Shortage Nursing Students Nursing Uniforms Nursing Unions, Organized Labor, Healthcare Unions Nursing Wages Paychecks (Nursing) Prescription Drug Indexes Puzzles, Quizzes Refresher Courses Research (Nursing) Resumes (Nursing) Salaries (Nursing) Scholarships (Nursing) Schools of Nursing Scrubs, Nursing Uniforms Shoes (Nursing) Shopping (Going) on the Internet Shortage (Nursing) State Nursing Boards Student (Nursing) Training (Nursing) Traveling Nurses Uniforms, Scrubs, Nursing Unions (Nursing), Organized Labor, Healthcare Unions Wages (Nursing) Work At Home Opportunities

Add URL, Contact Us (Ask a Nurse), NursingMail.com, Linking Policy Nursing Topics, A to Z: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z   Web www.nursinga2z.com www.nursinghumor.com www.4nursing.com Nursing Degrees, LPN-RN, RN-BSN, RN-MSN, Associate, Bachelors, Masters and more! Please select from the following: Legal Nurse Consultants Specializing in Cardiac Catheterizations: Deborah Hafernick, RN, CLNC, Hafernick Legal-Nurse Consulting, Texas Legal Nursing Consultants:"Medical-legal consulting practice in Houston, Texas, specialing in evaluating cases for merit and interpretation of the medical record for both plaintiff and defense attorneys to help them save money by organizing their cases faster and win because they understand them. Also research and provide medical literature/standards of care for issues that support their case. Testifying expert identification and location, demonstrative evidence development, etc." Specialty Areas: Cardiac Cathetherization Lab, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Education, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Social Security Disability Claims, Toxic Torts, Workers Compensation http://www.nursingexperts.com/hafernick ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Cardiac Catheterization, What is cardiac catheterization? American Heart Association:"This is a procedure done on the heart. In it, a doctor inserts a thin plastic tube (catheter) (KATH'eh-ter) into an artery or vein in the arm or leg. From there it can be advanced into the chambers of the heart or into the coronary arteries. This test can measure blood pressure within the heart and how much oxygen is in the blood. It's also used to get information about the pumping ability of the heart muscle." American Heart Association National Center 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231 1-800-AHA-USA-1 or 1-800-242-8721 http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4491 ****************************************************** Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiologychannelcom:"Cardiac catheterization involves passing a catheter (i.e., a thin flexible tube) through an artery or a vein to the heart, and into a coronary artery. This procedure produces angiograms (i.e., x-ray images) of the coronary arteries and the left ventricle, the heart’s main pumping chamber, and also can be used to measure pressures in the pulmonary artery and to monitor heart function, usually in critically ill patients (called right heart catheterization). In most cases, cardiac catheterization is recommended when a partial or complete arterial blockage is suspected. It is used to evaluate how well the heart is functioning and to obtain information about blockages." http://www.cardiologychannel.com/cardiaccath/ ****************************************************** CathLab.com... Today's dynamic health care industry demands that we contain costs and increase productivity, yet challenges us to maintain optimum patient care standards and stay on the cutting edge of technology. ... http://www.cathlab.com ****************************************************** Cardiac Catheterization, Hanford Community Medical Center:"Cardiac Catheterization services include: Right and left catheterization and angiography, Cardiac output, Abdominal arteriogram, Carotid, cerebral, extremity, pulmonary and renal angiography, Cardioversion, Insertion of Greenfield filter, Insertion of permanent pacemaker, Myocardial biopsy, Biliary tube placement, Renal stent/catheter placement, Periocardiocenthesis, Replacement of pacemaker generator, Transesophageal echocardiogram." Hanford Community Medical Center 450 North Greenfield Avenue, Hanford (559) 582-9000 http://www.hanfordhealth.com/redesign/pages/services/CardiacLab.php ****************************************************** Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory online! New York University:"Included in this site is a wealth of information pertaining to the patient, family and medical professional. The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at NYU is a full service laboratory with operating hours of 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and around the clock coverage for emergencies. The NYU Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory grew from Andre Cournand's Nobel Prize winning hemodynamic studies, which were performed on the Bellevue Hospital campus and grew as a center of excellence in diagnostic coronary angiography as NYU was one of the leading centers in cardiovascular surgery." Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, NYU Medical Center 560 First Avenue, TH 576 New York, NY 10016 (212) 263-5656 http://www.med.nyu.edu/cardcath/ ****************************************************** Sanders Data Systems Home Page... Sanders Data Systems produces and sells Cardiac Image Analysis Software... http://www.sandersdata.com ****************************************************** Cardiac Catheterization (Cardiology Tests and Procedures), Torrance Memorial:"This procedure is nonsurgical and is performed under X-ray guidance in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. A catheter (a long, thin, flexible tube) is inserted through an artery (blood vessel) in the thigh up into the heart. Occasionally an artery in the arm is used. X-rays (pictures) are taken of the heart and coronary arteries. The patient is given a mild sedative to help him relax but remains awake during the procedure to allow him to answer questions regarding his comfort level, any chest pain or shortness of breath. A small area of the groin or arm is shaved and cleansed where the catheter will be inserted." Torrance Memorial Medical Center 3330 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505 Tel: (310) 325-9110, webmaster@TorranceMemorial.org http://www.torrancememorial.org/carca.htm ****************************************************** Cardiac catheterization, YourSurgery.Com®:"Cardiac catheterization is a procedure usually performed by an interventional cardiologist, a heart specialist who specializes in inserting a catheter either into the chambers of the heart or into an artery feeding the heart. This test is frequently performed prior to heart surgery to determine if surgery is necessary, and, if so, what surgery is to be performed. The interventional cardiologist may also carry out additional interventions such as balloon angioplasty and stenting." http://www.yoursurgery.com/ProcedureDetails.cfm?BR=3&Proc=8 ****************************************************** ****************************************************** ****************************************************** To subscribe to our: Nurse Friendly Notes Newsletter: Send a blank e-mail to: nursefriendlynotes-subscribe@topica.com http://www.nursefriendly.com Nursing Jokes, Medical Humor, Jokes to make you laugh and smile all day. Send a blank email to: nursingjokes-subscribe@topica.com http://lists.topica.com/lists/nursingjokes/ Income OpportunitiesNewsletter Send a blank email to: getpaidnews-subscribe@topica.com http://www.topica.com/lists/getpaidnews/ Clinical Nursing Cases: Send a blank message to: clinicalnursingcases-subscribe@topica.com http://www.lopez1.com/lopez/clinical.cases.htm Inspirational Stories: Send a blank e-mail to: inspirationalstories-subscribe@topica.com http://www.inspirationalnursing.com Make Your Site Sell Marketing Newsletter! Send a blank e-mail to receive "The Affiliate Masters" course... It's an intensive 5-Day e-mail course on becoming a high-earning affiliate champion. timsnursefriendly@sitesell.net If your website is not listed here, we encourage you to submit it: Add Your Website/URL, please note, you do not have to install the nursingtop10.com linking code, to be listed. See also: Online/Offline College, University Nursing Degrees, LPN-RN, RN-BSN, RN-MSN, and more!:"Higher income. Career mobility. Now, no matter where you live or what your schedule, you can earn your Associate or Bachelor Degree to take your professional life to the next level — without putting the rest of your life on hold!" If you do any Browsing or Windowshopping online, please visit our online Mall: http://www.nursefriendly.com/shopping/ Gifts For Nurses: http://www.nursefriendly.com/gifts/ 4nursinguniforms.com:"Choose from Top Nursing Uniform Companies. All sizes, styles and popular name brands available. Large selection of accessories as well: Accessories Blood Pressure Cuffs, Sphygnomanometers Nursing Tote Bags, Carry-Ons, Medical Bags Clinical, Medical Supplies, Nurses Discount Outlet: Angels, Books, Clothing , Equipment, Figurines, Holidays, Home Decor, Jewelry, Nurses, Office Decor, Scrubs, Shoes, T-Shirts Footwear, Shoes, Sandals, Discount, Bargains Gifts For Nurses (Nurses Week) Hosiery, Socks, Stockings Hats, Jackets, Jumpers Jewelry, Earrings, Necklaces, Watches Luxury Spas, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures Perfumes, Fragrances, Phermones Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Footwear, High Heels, Slippers Stethescopes, Nurse Kits, Replacement Parts Swimwear (Tan-Through) Women's Lingerie " 4nursinguniforms.com Search For Scrubs, Uniforms & More on eBay! Choose Nursing Uniforms, Shoes, Scrubs, Accessories By Brand: Barco, Birkenstock, Cherokee, Crest, Dickies, Disney, Haflinger, Landau, Nurse Mates, Peaches, Rockport, Romika, White Cross, White Swan See also: Accessories Blood Pressure Cuffs, Sphygnomanometers Nursing Tote Bags, Carry-Ons, Medical Bags Clinical, Medical Supplies, Nurses Discount Outlet: Angels, Books, Clothing , Equipment, Figurines, Holidays, Home Decor, Jewelry, Nurses, Office Decor, Scrubs, Shoes, T-Shirts Footwear, Shoes, Sandals, Discount, Bargains Gifts For Nurses (Nurses Week) Hosiery, Socks, Stockings Jewelry, Earrings, Necklaces, Watches Luxury Spas, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures Perfumes, Fragrances, Phermones Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Footwear, High Heels, Slippers Stethescopes, Nurse Kits, Replacement Parts Swimwear (Tan-Through) Women's Lingerie Surprised? eBay Has Nursing Supplies, scrubs, uniforms, stethescopes, etc.:"You can find nursing supplies right here! With over 5 million items for sale every day, you'll find the nursing supplies you're looking for at the world's online marketplace - eBay!" http://www.nursefriendly.com/ebay/ Nurses' Station:"The idea for the Nurses' Station Catalog was conceived in 1989. After searching the marketplace in response to customer inquiries, it became obvious that there were no catalogs of this type serving the nursing profession. To be sure, there were several catalogs offering nurse's uniforms and a smattering of professional items. But there weren't any catalogs at the time offering a range of gifts, clothing, professional items, name badges, shoes and scrubs for nurses. It took two years of hard work to gather samples and put a together a catalog of the most unique and high-quality items for nurses." Nurses Station P.O. Box 388 Centerbrook, CT 06409-03881 http://www.nursefriendly.com/station/ Nursing In The Media, Nursingadvocacy.org ER:"Media products under your influence, particularly the NBC/Warner drama "ER," are harming the profession of 2.7 million American nurses by giving the public an inaccurate and inadequate account of what nurses really do to save and improve lives. Research suggests that "ER" strongly and negatively influences the way children view nursing. These products contribute to the nursing shortage, a public health crisis that threatens millions worldwide." NBC's "Passions":"NBC's "Passions" solves nursing shortage: monkeys can do the job! Starting in March 2003 and at least as recently as late August, NBC's campy, supernatural daytime soap opera "Passions" has featured an orangutan named Precious in the role of the private duty nurse of one of its characters--a bold step backwards in the already slow...evolution...of the media's treatment of nurses. more..." "Scrubs" defines nursing:""Scrubs" defines nursing: it's all about shutting up and following physician "orders. " Tonight's episode of NBC's "Scrubs," which purports to teach nurse Carla Espinosa that nursing is all about doing what physicians tell you, is one of the most virulently anti-nurse prime time television episodes the Center has ever seen. more..." http://www.nursingadvocacy.org/ Nursing Chat, Nurse Discussion Forums: http://nursingdiscussions.com Alphabetical Nursing Topic Discussion, Chat List Are good CNA jobs that hard to find??? Being A Male Nurse Curtailing Workplace Gossip Dealing With Confrontation In Nursing Degree Vs Diploma EKG Classes First Year On The Floor Horror Stories -- working short staffed How Many Hours A Week Do You Work Impaired Nurses Liability Question for Experienced Nurses LPN vs. RN vs. BSN, etc... Male Nurses Mandatory BSN to practice nursing being considered Mean Age of RNs Military Nursing More Foreign Nurses, Is It A Plot? Nurse Entrepreneurs Nurses Aides, Can't Live With Them. . . Nurses In Recovery: Nursing & Adult ADD Put Male Nurses In Panties Rude Doctors Specialty Nursing Staff Nurses Tattoos In The Workplace The Nursing Shortage, Your Opinions To Stay In Nursing or Not Travel Nurses Talk Travel Nursing Workplace Violence ****************************************************** ****************************************************** The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or Internet Street Address of this page is http://www.lopez1.com/lopez/directpatientcare/tests/cardiac.catheterization.diagnostic.htm Send comments and mail to Andrew Lopez, RN Created on February 18, 1999 Last updated by Andrew Lopez, RN on Tuesday, February 14, 2006