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17 articles for “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 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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Advancements in Understanding and Managing Myocardial Infarction: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: A myocardial infarction, often known as a heart attack, is a severe health issue characterized by a sudden reduction in blood flow to a part of the heart muscle, leading to the impairment or demise of cardiac cells. This occurs when the coronary arteries, responsible for delivering oxygenated blood to the heart, become blocked, typically due to the formation of a clot within them. The clinical manifestation of a myocardial …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Posttraumatic Stress Experience after Myocardial Infarction among Patient with MI
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the posttraumatic stress experience after myocardial infarction among patient with MI admitted in tertiary care hospital at Bangalore. Methodology: Nonexperimental descriptive design and survey approach was used. In this study, structured interview questionnaire was adapted to collect the data. The study was carried out in Vivas Cardiac Hospital at Bangalore with 60 myocardial infarction patients were selected using nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Collected data …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding Early Symptoms and Management of Myocardial Infarction among High-Risk Clients
Abstract: The present study was aimed to assess the knowledge regarding early symptoms and management of myocardial infarction among high -risk clients attending outpatient departments of a selected hospital at, Alappuzha District. The objectives of the present study were to assess the level of knowledge regarding the early symptoms and management of myocardial infarction among high -risk clients and to find out the association between the level of knowledge regarding the …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 6–10 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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Learning Needs of Patients with Myocardial Infarction: Patients and Nursing Staff Perception
Abstract: Globally, the major cause of morbidity and mortality is Myocardial infarction. Nurses are responsible for assessing the actual learning needs of patients and educating them about the risk factors that may create a new ischemic heart disease. Objective: Of the present study is to identify the learning needs of patients with myocardial infarction as perceived by patients and nursing staff. The sample: Selected consists of 150 patients and 19 nurses. …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Stress and coping among post Myocardial Infarction survivors
Abstract: A non-experimental descriptive exploratory research design was used for the study. 30 post MI survivors were selected for the study by using non-probability purposive sampling technique. The data had collected using socio-demographic Performa, standardized stress scale and structured coping strategy scale and analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Results and conclusion: 63.3% of post myocardial infarction survivors having fairly often stress level,33.3% having stress sometimes,3.4% have stress very often.it …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation program to enhance quality of life on patients with post myocardial infarction (2015)
Abstract: Introduction: Myocardial infarction is a life threatening heart disease and a major public health problem all over the world. Health is defined by WHO is a state of complete mental and physical, social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity and this applies as a whole to rehabilitation of cardiac patients. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is the enhancement and maintenance of cardiovascular health through individualized programs designed to …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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Myocardial Infarction: Knowledge on Modifiable Risk Factors in Young Adults at a Tertiary Care Rural Teaching Hospital
Abstract: Background: A heart attack, medically referred to as myocardial infarction (MI), occurs when blood flow to a section of the heart is significantly reduced or completely blocked. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including MI, are the primary cause of death worldwide, often driven by factors such as unhealthy lifestyles and obesity. Educating patients is essential for improving self-management and encouraging lifestyle changes to lower the risk of future heart attacks. This study …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Warning Signs of Myocardial Infarction among Patients with Hypertension
Abstract: Hypertension exerts a substantial public health burden on cardiovascular health status and healthcare systems in India. Cardiovascular diseases caused 2.3 million deaths in India in the year 1990 and this is projected to double by the year 2020. Hypertension is responsible for 57% of all stroke deaths and 24% of all coronary heart disease deaths in India. A pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test research design was adopted for the …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 24–26 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
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Evidence-Based Nursing Care and Quality of Life of Coronary Artery Disease Patients: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Globally, 60% of deaths are attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which include cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and others. Among these, ischemic heart disease and stroke are the leading causes, collectively accounting for approximately 17.7 million deaths annually. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India contributes to nearly one-fifth of these deaths, with cardiovascular diseases affecting the Indian population almost a decade earlier compared to their …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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A study to assess the effectiveness of teaching learning session on knowledge & practice of nursing students regarding ECG interpretation of M.I & lead placement in a selected college of Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Abstract: In nursing education lecture and demonstration is one of the most common methods of teaching learning session to deliver knowledge. It has been suggested that teaching learning methods that enhance engagement and encourage self-learning concepts leading to increased knowledge. Electrocardiography (ECG) is a widely utilized diagnostic tool in cardiology, playing a crucial role in diagnosing and managing heart-related conditions. For nursing students, acquiring knowledge and hands-on experience in ECG interpretation …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Impact of the Jigsaw Teaching Strategy on Classroom Performance among Nursing Students at a Selected College
Abstract: Introduction: Collaborative learning is an educational methodology where individuals engage collectively in pursuit of knowledge or skill acquisition. The jigsaw teaching method is a form of collaborative learning, initially introduced by Elliot Aronson in 1971 at both the University of Texas and the University of California. This method emphasizes team-based learning, wherein students are organized into groups or teams, each assigned a specific segment of the material to master. Within …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Technique on the Knowledge of Preoperative Cardiac Patients Regarding Cardiac Rehabilitation in Selected Hospital at Amritsar
Abstract: Background: Cardiac disease worldwide with significant ethnic and regional variation and increasing morbidity and mortality as well as health care burden from myocardial infarction has been recognized latterly. Rehabilitation is important in terms of cost-effectiveness of cardiac care and rehabilitation. Cardiac rehabilitation aims to reverse limitations experienced by patients who have suffered the adverse pathophysiologic and psychological consequences of cardiac event. This present study is quasi experimental in nature in …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Investigation and Classification of Cardiac MRI Images using Texture Analysis
Abstract: In order to quantify the myocardial viability after infarction, recent researches have developed new cardiac MRI protocol using particle contrast agents which highlight the different areas after infarction: i.e. the healthy area, the necrosed area and the two ischemic areas. Actually the researches are carried out on rodents micro cardiac MRI for which the obtained images are very noisy and present a very low contrast. In this paper, we analyse …
Published in International Journal of Image Processing and Pattern Recognition · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 37–41 Read article