A client diagnosed with ischemic heart disease related to two coronary vessel blockages, has a history high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and diabetes mellitus. Which pre-procedure testing is ordered?

A client with a history of atherosclerosis, suddenly experiences a level of pain that is more severe than with the usual angina events. Which pathophysiological change is most likely occurring?

A client with chronic hypertension presents with chest pain. The client is diagnosed with left ventricular hypertrophy. Which manifestation of the condition accounts for the client’s symptoms?

Which statement is correct about manifestations of aortic valve insufficiency?

A client has distended neck veins, sharp pain in the chest, electrocardiogram showing an elevated ST segment, and an increase in the serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen. Which condition has the client developed?

How does the provider document a client’s heart murmur that begins just before S2 and ends at S2?

Which assessment findings indicate pericarditis? Select all that apply.

Which statement about medical treatment to prevent thromboemboli is correct?  

A cardiac troponin T level assay was performed while a client was in the intensive care unit, which indicated high levels of troponin. With which condition is the client diagnosed?

A client with coronary artery disease has increased angina pectoris. Testing indicates that previously blocked coronary arteries at 20% are now more than 30% blocked. Which intervention is correct?