Define and differentiate the following terms: edema, ascites, anasarca,
dependent edema, pitting edema, nonpitting edema, and pulmonary edema.
• Define the following infectious and inflammatory heart disorders:
myocarditis, endocarditis, and pericarditis.
• Identify four major causes of coronary artery disease.
• Describe three signs and symptoms for angina pectoris and myocardial
infarction and nursing interventions for each condition.
• Differentiate the following disorders: thrombophlebitis, deep venous
thrombosis, phlebitis, and embolism.
• Identify nursing considerations for each of the following conditions:
intermittent claudication, Buerger disease, and Raynaud phenomenon.
• Identify the main causes and common complications of strokes.
• Identify nursing interventions that are important during the various phases of
a stroke.