Discuss the specific treatment the patient received to manage the disease process in the culprit coronary artery, including the adjunct therapies required to ensure favourable health outcomes

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Assessment : ACS Essay

1500 words +/- 10%. Weighting: 25%

The purpose of this assessment is to explore the key concepts of coronary artery disease and the management of significant cardiovascular pathophysiology in an adult patient. The students will discuss the presentation, assessment and relevant findings to determine the clinical status and evaluate the management strategy for a patient with Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Choose a patient you have recently cared for and:

Briefly describe their presentation and past health history

Analyse the patient’s ECG and identify the coronary artery that is likely to be associated with the observed ECG changes and the possible damage sustained by the myocardium and other relevant cardiac structures.

Explain the assessment and clinical care provided to stabilise the patient and prevent potential complications

Discuss the specific treatment the patient received to manage the disease process in the culprit coronary artery, including the adjunct therapies required to ensure favourable health outcomes

Outline the patient education and other nursing support that was provided to the patient and the family.

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