Systolic Heart Disease: Pathogenesis, Nursing Strategies, and Drug Mechanism of Action

This article discusses the pathogenesis, nursing strategies, and drug mechanism of action for systolic heart disease. It includes a case study of Mrs. Brown, a 78-year-old woman with systolic heart disease, and her clinical manifestations. The article also provides evidence-based rationales for two high priority nursing strategies to manage Mrs. Brown. Additionally, it discusses the mechanism of action of two drugs given to Mrs. Brown: IV Furosemide (Lasix) and sublingual Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN).