Autoimmune disorders: Diseases in which the immune system attacks the bodyâs own tissues can lead to nerve damage. 1  This can include disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus, SjÃ¶grenâs, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
Educational Requirements. A cardiac nurse is an advanced practice nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist who possesses a graduate-level degree in nursing. Many cardiac nurses possess masterâs degrees in nursing and then go on to receive a post-masterâs certificate in their cardiovascular specialty.
Cardiology - A medical subspecialty concerned with the study of the heart, its physiology, and its functions. Cardiovascular specialists are trained in diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels and they manage complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.