CCRN Domain 1: Cardiovascular

In a patient with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), which of the following biomarkers is most indicative of cardiac tissue death when elevated?

In the context of cardiogenic shock, which hemodynamic parameter is primarily expected to be elevated?

What is the first-line pharmacological treatment for a patient diagnosed with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) exhibiting signs of volume overload?

Which hemodynamic change is most commonly seen in a patient with acute right ventricular (RV) myocardial infarction?

When considering the administration of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in a patient with suspected acute ischemic stroke, which of the following is a critical exclusion criterion?

In patients with mechanical heart valves undergoing non-cardiac surgery, which of the following anticoagulation strategies is most appropriate?

For a patient with suspected acute pericarditis, which ECG finding is most characteristic?

Which of the following is a key indicator of worsening condition in a patient with left ventricular assist device 'LVAD' malfunction?

During the acute management of a patient with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, what is the primary treatment focus?

A patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is at increased risk for which of the following complications?

In assessing a patient with acute inferior wall myocardial infarction (MI), which additional area is most important to monitor for involvement?

Which parameter is most essential for determining the need for intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) insertion in a patient with cardiogenic shock?

In the context of aortic dissection, which imaging study is considered the gold standard for diagnosis?

What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in adults under the age of 40?

In a patient with acute coronary syndrome, which of the following lab values is most predictive of increased mortality risk?

Which of the following is the preferred initial management strategy for a patient presenting with stable ventricular tachycardia?

For a patient post-cardiac arrest in a hypothermic state, which therapeutic intervention is most appropriate to optimize neurological outcomes?

In the evaluation of a patient with suspected endocarditis, which echocardiographic finding is considered diagnostic?

When assessing a patient with mitral regurgitation, which symptom is most indicative of advanced disease?

For a patient with suspected acute pericarditis, which ECG finding is most characteristic?