MEDICAL NEWS

An anatomical heart diagram illustrating cardiac output physiology with blood flow arrows and ECG waveform, explaining how heart rate and stroke volume affect perfusion for nursing students studying BLS and ACLS at Saving Grace Medical Academy in Edmonton.

Understanding Cardiac Output: Why the Heart Fails Before It Stops

Cardiac output explained for nursing students—learn how heart rate and stroke volume determine perfusion before cardiac arrest.

Grace. T

21 hours ago4 min read

Nurse reviewing ECG monitor with ST elevation and coronary artery blockage illustration representing Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) for nursing students at Saving Grace Medical Academy.

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS): What Every Nursing Student Must Recognize

Acute Coronary Syndrome explained for nursing students—recognize STEMI, NSTEMI, ECG changes, symptoms, and ACLS relevance.

Grace. T

4 days ago4 min read

Hero image illustrating the cardiac conduction system and ECG code blue emergency rhythm for nursing students learning BLS and ACLS at Saving Grace Medical Academy in Edmonton.

From Purkinje Fibers to Code Blue: ECG Rhythms Every Nursing Student Must Know

ECG rhythms explained for nursing students—from Purkinje fibers to shockable Code Blue emergencies.

Grace. T

6 days ago4 min read

Educational graphic for American Heart Month showing an anatomical heart wrapped in a blood pressure cuff with the gauge in the red danger zone, highlighting hypertension as the silent killer for nursing students studying cardiovascular health at Saving Grace Medical Academy.

Hypertension: The Silent Killer Every Nursing Student Must Master During American Heart Month

Hypertension for nursing students explained: blood pressure stages, pathophysiology, and hypertensive crisis recognition.

Grace. T

Feb 174 min read

CPR training class in Edmonton church during American Heart Month showing instructor performing chest compressions on a mannequin while community members learn First Aid and AED skills.

American Heart Month: Why Every Community Needs CPR & First Aid Training

Community CPR training saves lives. Learn why American Heart Month is the perfect time to prepare your church or organization.

Grace. T

Feb 144 min read

Medical illustration comparing left vs right heart failure showing pulmonary edema in the lungs, peripheral edema in the legs, and a nurse assessing a patient — nursing assessment guide from Saving Grace Medical Academy.

Left-Sided vs Right-Sided Heart Failure: A Nursing Student Clinical Guide

Left vs right heart failure explained for nursing students. Learn symptoms, assessment findings, and key clinical differences.

Grace. T

Feb 124 min read

An anatomical illustration showing the human heart’s spiral muscle fibers and vortex blood flow, explaining cardiac torsion and heart function for nursing students.

Understanding the Cardiac Vortex: More that just a Heart

Understanding the heart as a vortex helps nursing students grasp cardiac efficiency, diastolic filling, and why recoil matters in CPR.

Grace. T

Feb 104 min read

Smartwatch displaying a resting heart rate of 72 bpm beside a nurse assessing heart health, illustrating how nursing interpretation gives clinical meaning to wearable heart rate data.

Resting Heart Rate: What Nursing Students Need to Know

Resting heart rate trends offer early clues to heart health. Learn how nursing assessment adds clinical meaning beyond wearable data.

Grace. T

Feb 74 min read

Title graphic introducing heart health education with an anatomical heart illustration and ECG line for American Heart Month and cardiovascular disease awareness.

February Is American Heart Month: Understanding the Organ That Keeps Us Alive

Understanding heart health during American Heart Month, including how the heart works, cardiovascular disease, and why prevention matters for nursing students.

Grace. T

Feb 54 min read

Nurse assessing a patient with anxiety-like symptoms while a heart monitor shows tachycardia, illustrating how thyroid disorders can mimic anxiety and panic attacks in clinical assessment.

When Thyroid Disorders Mimic Anxiety, Alberta Nursing Review

Thyroid disorders can closely mimic anxiety, cardiac arrhythmias, and medical emergencies. Learn how nurses can recognize overlapping symptoms early to prevent missed diagnoses.

Grace. T

Jan 204 min read

Educational graphic explaining New Year’s resolutions from a medical perspective, focusing on sustainable health habits and realistic goal setting for 2026 by Saving Grace Medical Academy.

New Year’s Resolutions: A Medical Reality Check for 2026

New Year’s resolutions often fail due to unrealistic expectations. Learn how to build medically sustainable habits that actually last in 2026.

Grace. T

Jan 33 min read

Paramedics performing CPR during emergency response in Edmonton, representing Heart & Stroke–aligned CPR, BLS, and First Aid training for healthcare students and professionals at Saving Grace Medical Academy.

CPR & First Aid Training in Edmonton

CPR and First Aid training in Edmonton explained for healthcare students and professionals, including BLS vs Standard First Aid and course requirements.

Grace. T

Dec 27, 20254 min read