Conhecimento do enfermeiro no manejo do infarto agudo do miocárdio

Abstract

Primary Health Care (PHC) is the main and preferred gateway to health care in the Unified Health System (SUS). Among the services provided in primary care, care/prevention for cardiovascular diseases stands out, including acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Thus, this study aimed to identify the knowledge and challenges of PHC nurses in the city of Pesqueira-PE regarding the prevention of AMI. This is research, of a descriptive qualitative nature, carried out with nurses who work in the Family Health Strategy. Eleven nurses participated in this study, data were collected between September and October 2023. For this purpose, an interview script was used, with a semi-structured questionnaire. The pathophysiology was correctly identified by approximately 45% of the participants, in addition, it was possible to notice in the professionals' statements that there is a lack of information about the risk factors linked to the disease, the most cited being: sedentary lifestyle and Systemic Arterial Hypertension. Regarding the challenges faced in daily life, workers reported missing the Family Health Support Center (NASF), difficulty in adhering to lifestyle changes on the part of the patient, low frequency of HIPERDIA consultations and low availability of laboratory tests. for follow-up. Through the professionals' reports, a lack of information about AMI was noticed. It is noteworthy that strategies and actions aimed at private and collective activities are important for patient adherence in achieving the goals proposed for AMI prevention.