O papel do enfermeiro no cuidado ao paciente com infarto agudo no miocárdio

Abstract

It is an integrative literature review, aiming to describe the role of nurses in the care of patients with acute myocardial infarction. It was used as a source in the scientific literature databases MEDLINE, LILACS and IBECS, accessed through the virtual health library (BVS). After the selection of studies, from the inclusion criteria were selected two articles that addressed the topic of interest. The results of the survey point only to the role of the nurse educator as an agent, this may serve in programs aimed at cardiovascular disease prevention, health promotion, and reduction in morbidity and mortality of these diseases. Also, the professional must be able to identify early signs and symptoms of acute coronary syndromes and contribute to the search for prompt and appropriate care. In this study, it was noted that the existing scientific literature on the subject are scarce and most are literature reviews. Therefore, it becomes evident the need for studies that could contribute to fill this knowledge gap, and thus contribute to the implementation of a nursing care based on scientific evidence, and also promote the improvement of care to the population.