Emergency Nursing Care with Decreased Cardiac Output in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients

Abstract

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a condition where chest discomfort or other symptoms are caused by a lack of oxygen supply to the heart muscle due to disruption of the coronary arteries. Acute coronary syndrome patients experience a decrease in cardiac output which disrupts blood flow in the coronary arteries, the condition is followed by blockage of atheroma plaque that disrupts blood flow and causes chest discomfort or other symptoms. This study uses a descriptive method in the form of a case study using two patients with acute coronary syndrome and decreased cardiac output as respondents. Data collection in this study were observation, interview, physical examination, and documentation study conducted in 2024 at RSUD dr. Drajat Prawiranegara. The results of this study highlight the importance of multidisciplinary management in patients with SCA, especially in stabilizing hemodynamics and reducing the risk of complications.