Nursing and Healthcare

Cardiac Emergencies and Critical Care

Cardiac emergencies and critical care refer to the management of life-threatening conditions related to the heart and its associated structures. These conditions include acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), cardiac arrest, unstable angina, arrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, and acute heart failure. Prompt recognition, assessment, and interventions are crucial in these situations to restore blood flow, stabilize the patient's condition, and prevent further complications. Critical care involves providing intensive monitoring, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), invasive procedures, and advanced life support measures in a specialized cardiac care unit or intensive care setting.

Assessment in Cardiac Emergencies
Critical Care Interventions