Nursing interventions in the management of patients with acute myocardial infarction / Sestrinske intervencije u zbrinjavanju bolesnika sa akutnim infarktom miokarda

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading health problems of today and the leading cause of death worldwide. Occurrence of CVD risk factors contribute most, unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle. Most CVD could be prevented by addressing risk factors (smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, diabetes and elevated lipids) improving nutrition and socio-economic conditions of life.
The most common form of coronary heart disease, acute myocardial infarction (MI), which is characterized by high mortality and major functional deficit, and its management require urgent, contemporary and appropriate therapy which involved a team of doctors and nurses - technicians. Each participant in a team which cares for people with IM should be as professionally qualified and theoretically. In this team nurses - technicians play an important role especially in coronary care units. A nurse in the coronary care unit not only provides patient care he needs and to mediate between patients and doctors, but also responsible for the observation of the patient by the minute and begin therapy on its own initiative when necessary. The role of nurses requires a stable, intelligent person, enthusiastic with good human relations. It should be left to the patient’s impression of the competence, experience and understanding.