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A young female patient was admitted to the ICU in critical condition due to acute pulmonary embolism with hemodynamic instability and severe respiratory impairment.The nurse,as a key member of the interdisciplinary team,recognizes early predictive signs of clinical deterioration and formulates NANDA diagnoses(clinical judgment about a person’s, family’s or community’s…

Introduction: Non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is a critical cardiac emergency often presenting with severe chest pain. In the Emergency Department (ED), timely assessment and relief of pain are essential to limit myocardial ischemia and reduce anxiety. Nurses play a central role in identifying symptoms, initiating early interventions, and coordinating…

Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a cornerstone of secondary prevention after cardiac intervention. Nurses play a central role in patient education, behavioural change, and long-term adherence. Evaluating one-year outcomes is essential to document the real-world effectiveness of multidisciplinary CR programs. Methods: We analysed data from 179 patients enrolled in…

Introduction: secondary prevention in cardiovascular disease is essential to reduce the risk of recurrence and improve patient outcomes. The latest guidelines recommend a multidisciplinary, integrated approach involving multiple healthcare professionals. In this context, the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) nurse plays a key role in patient education, promotion of therapeutic…

Acute myocardial infarction in women is challenging to recognise early because symptoms are frequently atypical, varied, underestimated, and may appear long before the acute event. Gender stereotypes such as the Yentl syndrome, together with biological, cultural and social factors, reduce women’s risk awareness and delay help-seeking. Additional barriers include…