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4 articles for “acute myocardial infarction”
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A Study to analyze compliance to timing of thrombolytic loading dose among patient with acute myocardial infarction and its impact on patient outcomes
Abstract: Thrombolytic medications work by breaking down large blood clots, allowing blood to flow back to the heart and reducing the risk of heart muscle damage. These agents can help prevent a heart attack from progressing to a myocardial infarction, which can be life-threatening. Fibrinolytic drugs are the preferred treatment for STEMI, as they promote reperfusion and restore blood flow when given within 12 hours of symptom onset. A 12- hour …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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A study to assess the effectiveness of structured educational programme on knowledge of nurses working in cardiac units regarding anxiety and depression among patients having myocardial infarction
Abstract: Context: In India a significant anxiety (48.5%) and depressive symptoms (25.2%) are reportedamong the myocardial infarction patients. The high level of co-morbidity between myocardialinfarction and depression also has clear implications for patients' quality of life. Depression has animportant impact on cardiac outcome. Health workers in particular, nurses, if provided with propertraining, may be effective in treatment of psychological responses to an acute myocardial infarction.Anxiety and depression may go unrecognized in …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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A study to assess the factor influencing pre hospital delay in seeking medical treatment among clients with myocardial infarction admitted in selected hospitals of amritsar.
Abstract: Introduction: Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death in older adult, accounting for approximately 40% of deaths. An acute myocardial infarction is a serious, life-threatening medical event which occurs when the coronary blood flow is obstructed, usually from a blood clot, resulting in ischemia to the myocardial tissue. Pre-hospital delay is critical for patient survival in myocardial infarction; administration of reperfusion agents is associated with a reduction of up …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Assessing the Impact of Foot Massage on Pain Reduction in Patients After Cardiothoracic Surgery
Abstract: In the United States, it is stated that cardiac surgery can result in various sources of pain. Inevitably, there is pain associated with the wound, and beyond the sternotomy incision, there may be an extensive leg wound from vein harvesting. Other contributors to pain and discomfort include drains in the mediastinal and pleural regions, tracheal tubes, and urethral catheters. Activities such as physiotherapy, movement, and tracheal toileting (suctioning of secretions) …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article