Journal Nursing Care Jurusan Keperawatan Politeknik Kesehatan Gorontalo
Vol 10, No 2 (2024): JOURNAL NURSING CARE

Monitoring the Evolution of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Complicated by Total Atrioventricular (AV) Block: A Case Study

Zuraida, Eli (Unknown)
Ningrat, Syahrul (Unknown)
Said, Syahrani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Nov 2024

Abstract

Background: Myocardial infarction is the necrosis of heart muscle due to a lack of oxygen, often caused by impaired blood flow in the coronary arteries. ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) is characterized by ST-segment elevation, increased cardiac enzymes, and chest pain. Inferior STEMI can lead to arrhythmic complications, such as Atrioventricular (AV) Block, which requires close Electrocardiographic (ECG) and hemodynamic monitoring by nurses. This case report focuses on the ECG evolution of posteroinferior STEMI progressing from sinus rhythm to Total AV Block.Purpose: To present the ECG monitoring of a STEMI patient with AV Block complications.Methods: A case study was conducted on a 47-year-old male who experienced chest pain with an onset of more than 48 hours, demonstrating ECG evolution from sinus rhythm with posteroinferior STEMI to Total AV Block.Results: The patient exhibited significant ECG changes from sinus rhythm with posteroinferior STEMI to total AV Block, necessitating several medical interventions for stabilization. Intensive monitoring and ongoing care were essential to support recovery.Conclusion: Patients with STEMI show characteristic ECG evolution. In inferior STEMI, Total AV Block can occur due to occlusion of coronary arteries, particularly the Right Coronary Artery (RCA). The nurse's role in managing complication risks and ECG monitoring is vital for rapid and effective intervention. Multidisciplinary collaboration is necessary to enhance patient care outcomes.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JNC

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Subject

Education Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

The aim of JNC is to promote excellence in nursing sciences and practice through the dissemination of the latest, evidence-based, peer-reviewed clinical information and original research. This journal covers a wide range and considers articles of nursing on all aspects of nursing area such as ...