Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent worldwide healthcare issue and considered to be one of the predominant factors in instigating morbidity and mortality among populations due to malfunctioning of heart valves resulting in heart failure, heart ischemic disease and cerebrovascular complications. There are numerous risk factors that contribute to increase in the incidence of cardiovascular complications. Due to the complexity and severe risk factors associate with this disease, it is imperative to combat the pathologies of CVD with clinical and surgical treatment modalities. Nurse professionals as well as psychologist are very important part of the eclectic team of medical professionals. Nursing team play a significant role in assisting the CVD patients during and after the surgery. They actively contribute in providing complete care to the patients who underwent cardiovascular surgery. Nurses with cardiovascular speciality play a significant part in combating the increased risk of CVD. Cardiovascular nurses actively participate in the improvement of health and well-being of the individuals.