Anterior MI

Anterior myocardial infarction (MI), a form of heart attack, occurs when blood flow to the heart's anterior wall is blocked, causing tissue death. It's often due to occluded cardiac vessels from factors like poor diet, lack of exercise, or genetics. The primary signs are chest pain, chest pressure, and shortness of breath. Objective findings may include ST elevation on ECG, decreased oxygenation, and elevated cardiac enzymes. Nursing interventions focus on the MONA protocol (Morphine, Oxygen, Nitroglycerin, Aspirin) for acute coronary syndrome, continuous ECG monitoring, cardiac catheterization with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-elevated MI, blood pressure monitoring, anticoagulant therapy with heparin, and IV access for medication administration and cardiac enzyme assessment​​​​​​​​​​​​​​. This nursing cheatsheet will help you learn about anterior MI and the crucial nursing interventions for effective management.