Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Myocardial Infarction

Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Myocardial Infarction
Presentation by: Joyce Smith RN, BSN

Coronary Artery Disease
Signs and Symptoms
Medical Treatment
Myocardial Infarction
Complications of an MI
Risk Factors
Causes
Assessment for Chest Pain
EKG Changes of an MI
Medical Treatment
Angioplasty
Nursing Interventions For MI
Cardiopulmonary Arrest
Objective Symptoms
Diagnostic Tests

* History
* Physical
* EKG
* Enzymes after emergency treatment
Implementation

* CPR
* ABC’s
* IV for administration of drugs
* ABG’s frequently
* Give Lidocaine, etc.
* Watch for hypoxia, arrythmias, acidosis, and hypokalemia
* Monitor labs
* Assess LOC, skin color, temp, pulses, seizures, pupil changes
* Observe for complications (rib fractures, tamponade, pneumothorax)
* Give emotional support to the family

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