Management of the patient with acute myocardial infarction
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Management of the patient with acute myocardial infarction

David R Thompson Clinical Nurse Specialist, Coronary Care Unit, Leicester General Hospital
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David Thompson looks at the goals designed to help patients return to normal life after acute myocardial infarction

Nursing management of acute myocardial infarction aims to help the patient overcome various physical and psychological insults. Therapeutic goals are designed to promote healing of the damaged myocardium, prevent complications and facilitate the patient’s return to normal health and lifestyle.

Nursing Standard. 4, 9, 34-38. doi: 10.7748/ns.4.9.34.s35

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22 November 1989 / Vol 4 issue 9

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