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Right ventricular infarction vs. left ventricular infarction: review of pathophysiology, medical treatment, and nursing care.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8324579     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Myocardial infarction is a significant health problem causing tremendous morbidity and mortality in the United States. Differences exist between right and left ventricular wall myocardial infarction which influence the treatment and nursing care rendered. Knowledge of the pathophysiology and management of right versus left ventricular infarction is important in providing proper patient care.
Authors:
M Norton; M Letizia; J A Jennrich
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses     Volume:  2     ISSN:  1092-0811     ISO Abbreviation:  Medsurg Nurs     Publication Date:  1993 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-08-12     Completed Date:  1993-08-12     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9300545     Medline TA:  Medsurg Nurs     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  203-9, 220     Citation Subset:  N    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Myocardial Infarction* / diagnosis,  nursing,  physiopathology,  therapy
Patient Care Planning

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