Knowledge of acute symptoms of MI among healthcare staff
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A descriptive, non-experimental survey of 155 nurses and doctors was conducted to examine their knowledge of the initial presentation of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Results indicated that while the health professionals were aware of the listed symptoms of AMI, they were not aware of the atypical symptoms, and more respondents either disagreed or did not know whether there were gender-based differences in initial presentation.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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The role of angioplasty in acute myocardial infarction
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The role of primary coronary angioplasty as the first-line treatment for acute myocardial infarction (MI) is discussed. However, research suggests that delay in primary angioplasty does not affect patency rates and clinical outcomes in the same way as if thrombolytic therapy is delayed.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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Using early troponin I testing to improve cardiac care
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A change in blood testing procedures for patients with suspected myocardial infraction (MI) is discussed. The introduction of early diagnostic testing reduced the time required to take decisions on treatment which in turn helped in a well-planned early discharge.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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