Acute myocardial infarction in the context of the nurse's work: a reflective study

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is mainly defined by pain, which occurs with the decrease in blood flow, causing the obstruction of one or more coronary arteries, reducing the arrival of all oxygen that comes in large amounts needed by the heart cells. The nurse is often the first contact of these patients with the health service, thus, they can differentiate the signs and symptoms, suggestive of myocardial infarction, from other cardiovascular emergencies, as time is a key and determining factor for your prognosis. Objectives: Search for scientific evidence produced by nursing in the field of cardiology, aiming to expand nurses' knowledge regarding the immediate identification and care of Acute Myocardial Infarction. Methodology: This is an article reflecting on the scientific evidence that guides the actions used in the management of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) and the dynamics of care performed by the Nurse. Results and Discussion: The study made it possible to raise important questions to answer the concern that emerged, and thus enable the development of practices aimed at the care provided by professional nurses. Patients who seek care in emergency or health units in general want to have their problems resolved immediately, significantly increasing the demand for emergency care in emergency care units. Conclusion: Nursing care and diagnoses raised in the research showed the need to systematize care. It is noted that systematizing care significantly improves routine and care for the family and the patient admitted to the intensive care unit and coronary care unit.