Heart attacks(cardiac arrest) are among the leading cause of death in the world. A heart attack occurs when one or more of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become blocked. The heart muscle becomes starved for oxygen and begins to die.
Heart attack (cardiac arrest)symptoms which most often in adults may include:
Chest pain. The most significant sign of a heart attack is chest pain. Usually in the center of chest for a more than a few minutes or comes and goes, but some time pain may be felt in other areas of the upper body, such as the jaw, shoulder, one or both arms, back, and stomach area Pain May feel like pressure, squeezing, fullness.
Shortness of breath. The victim may felt difficult to breath.
Others symptom are cold sweat, nausea, lightheadedness.
Nursing Diagnosis for Cardiac Arrest(heart attack)
Altered myocardial contractility/inotropic changesAlterations in rate, rhythm, electrical conduction
Structural changes (e.g., valvular defects, ventricular aneurysm)
Nursing Intervention/Managment for Cardiac Arrest(heart attack)
Heart attack (cardiac arrest)symptoms which most often in adults may include:
Chest pain. The most significant sign of a heart attack is chest pain. Usually in the center of chest for a more than a few minutes or comes and goes, but some time pain may be felt in other areas of the upper body, such as the jaw, shoulder, one or both arms, back, and stomach area Pain May feel like pressure, squeezing, fullness.
Shortness of breath. The victim may felt difficult to breath.
Others symptom are cold sweat, nausea, lightheadedness.
Nursing Diagnosis for Cardiac Arrest(heart attack)
Altered myocardial contractility/inotropic changesAlterations in rate, rhythm, electrical conduction
Structural changes (e.g., valvular defects, ventricular aneurysm)
Nursing Intervention/Managment for Cardiac Arrest(heart attack)
- Administer medications Such as (Anti- anginals)
- Administer supplemental Oxygen by nasal prongs or face mask as indicated
- Monitor Vital sign(plus,blood pressure)
- Note heart sounds
- Monitor laboratory Status e.g BUN,Creatinine
- Measure cardiac output and other functional parameters
- Monitor closely ECG and Chest x-ray changes
- Monitor electrolyte and nutrition
- Administer IV solution as prescribed
- Encourage rest,semirecumbent in bed or chair,A sisst with physical care as indicated.
- Emotional Support Patient/client and family
