The role of the critical care nurse in preventing heart failure after acute myocardial infarction.

D. K. Moser, S. K. Frazier, P. L. Worster, J. Clarke

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Abstract

Heart failure is a disabling, progressive, and highly lethal condition. This profile makes it an ideal target for preventative strategies. Critical care nurses caring for cardiac patients must be aware of these strategies so that they can effectively assess patient risk and intervene as an educator and advocate for appropriate treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11-15
Number of pages5
JournalCritical Care Nurse
Volume19
Issue number5 Suppl
StatePublished - Oct 1999

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Critical Care

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