Information Package / Course Catalogue
Cardiovascular Surgery Nursing
Course Code: HF249
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide nursing students with essential knowledge and skills in the care of patients undergoing cardiac and vascular surgery. The course focuses on understanding the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, identifying risk factors and diagnostic methods for cardiovascular diseases, learning surgical treatment approaches, and applying appropriate nursing care before and after surgery. Additionally, students will gain competence in discharge education and become familiar with current developments and technologies in cardiac and vascular surgery.

Course Content

This course provides a comprehensive overview of nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac and vascular surgery. It covers the structure of the cardiovascular system, diagnostic and surgical treatment methods, pre- and postoperative nursing care, patient education, and discharge planning. Current technologies and surgical advancements are also included.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Res. Assist. Dilara ŞAHAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
2.Describe the risk factors and management of cardiovascular diseases.
3.Identify diagnostic methods used in cardiovascular diseases.
4.Explain preoperative, postoperative, and discharge nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac and vascular surgery.
5.Describe nursing care for special conditions such as congenital heart diseases, advanced life support systems (LVAD, ECMO), and heart transplantation.
6.Define current technological advancements in cardiac and vascular surgery.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lewis, S.L. Bucher, L. Heitkemper, M.M. (2017) Medical Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 10th Edition. Elseiver.
2.BALANUYE B, BUDAK ERTÜRK E, ÖZHAN ELBAŞ N. Mekanik Dolaşım Destek Cihazları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı. Turkiye Klinikleri J Surg Nurs-Special Topics. 2018;4(1):46-58
3.Karadakovan, A., Aslan Eti, F. (2022). Dahili ve Cerrahi Hastalıklarda Bakım, 6. Baskı, Akademisyen Kitabevi.
4.Rothrock, C.J (2019). Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery , 16th edition, Elseiver.
5.Elbaş, N.Ö. (2015). Cerrahi Hastalıklar Hemşireliği Akıl Notları, Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri.
6.Aksoy, G.,Kanan,N.,Akyolcu,N (2017). Cerrahi Hastalıkları Hemşireliği I. Genişletilmiş 3. Baskı. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.
7.Aksoy, G.,Kanan,N.,Akyolcu,N (2017). Cerrahi Hastalıkları Hemşireliği II. Genişletilmiş 2. Baskı. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.
8.Sayek İ. (2016). Sayek Temel Cerrahi 1-2. Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri.
9.Erişkin Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi Hemşireliği / ed. Aylin Durmaz Edeer, Eda Ayten Kankaya.Ankara : Akademisyen Yayınevi Kitabevi, 2025
10.İYİGÜN E, YILMAZ ŞAHİN S. Konjenital Kalp Hastalıkları Cerrahisi ve Hemşirelik Bakımı. Turkiye Klinikleri J Surg Nurs-Special Topics. 2018;4(1):1-7
11.Bulut H. Aort Anevrizmaları Cerrahisi ve Hemşirelik Bakımı. Turkiye Klinikleri J Surg Nurs-Special Topics. 2018;4(1):20-5
12.TOTUR DİKMEN B, DAL YILMAZ Ü. Varis Cerrahisi ve Hemşirelik Bakımı. Turkiye Klinikleri J Surg Nurs-Special Topics. 2018;4(1):85-92
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
Week 2 - Theoretical
Risk Factors and Management in Cardiovascular Diseases
Week 3 - Theoretical
Diagnostic Methods in Diseases Requiring Cardiac Surgery
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nursing Care in Cardiac Surgery (CABG, MVR, AVR)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nursing Care in Congenital Heart Surgery (ASD, VSD, Tetralogy of Fallot)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nursing Care in Cardiac Surgery (LVAD, ECMO)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Heart Transplantation and Nursing Care
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Discharge Education for Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Anatomy and Physiology of the Vessels
Week 10 - Theoretical
Diagnostic Methods in Diseases Requiring Vascular Surgery
Week 11 - Theoretical
Nursing Care in Vascular Surgery (Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Bypass Graft, Carotid Endarterectomy)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nursing Care in Vascular Surgery (Varicose Vein Surgery, AV Fistula/Graft, Thromboembolectomy)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Discharge Education for Patients Undergoing Vascular Surgery
Week 14 - Theoretical
Current Advances in Cardiovascular Surgery (Artificial Heart, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, etc.)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination140141
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
OÇ-6
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026