What is cvicu?

The Cardiac Vascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a specialized unit within a hospital that provides care to patients who have undergone cardiac or vascular surgeries, as well as those who are experiencing acute cardiac or vascular conditions.

Patients in the CVICU are typically in critical condition and require close monitoring and advanced medical interventions, such as ventilator support, medication management, and hemodynamic monitoring.

The CVICU team consists of highly trained healthcare professionals, including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists. They work together to provide comprehensive care and support to patients and their families during their time in the CVICU.

Some common conditions treated in the CVICU include heart attacks, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, heart valve disorders, aortic dissections, and complications from cardiac surgeries.

Overall, the CVICU plays a crucial role in providing specialized care to patients with complex cardiac and vascular conditions, with the goal of improving outcomes and promoting recovery.