Key result
While 95.6% of nurses recognized chest pain and 96% identified Troponin I as an MI marker, significant knowledge gaps existed in pharmacology, with only 28% correctly understanding aspirin's role.
Why the study?
Knowledge gaps persist among nurses regarding early recognition and management of myocardial infarction, especially in resource-limited hospitals.
Cross-Sectional (n=68)
No
While nurses demonstrated satisfactory general awareness of MI symptoms and diagnostics, significant misconceptions regarding acute pharmacological management highlight the need for targeted clinical training.
Knowledge gaps in MI pharmacology among nurses may compromise acute care; hypothesis-generating for targeted education trials.
Myocardial infarction (MI) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Nurses play a vital role in early recognition and management, especially in emergency settings. However, knowledge gaps persist, particularly in resource limited hospitals. To assess the level of knowledge among nurses regarding myocardial infarction at Faridpur Medical College Hospital, Faridpur. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 68 nurses using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a structured, pre-tested questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 21 with descriptive statistics. Most participants were female (790/o) aged 35-40 years, with 5—10 years of experience. While general awareness of MI symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic tools was satisfactory- 95.6% recognized chest pain, 96% identified Troponin I, and 870/o could perform ECG within 10 minutes-knowledge gaps were evident. Only 28% correctly understood aspirin’s role, and 80.9% misunderstood the effect of betablockers on cardiac output. Although overall knowledge was acceptable, misconceptions in pharmacological aspects highlight the need for targeted training. Regular professional development on emergency cardiac care and evidence-based practices is essential to improve nursing competencies and patient outcomes in MI cases.
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M Deepa (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Nurses' knowledge on myocardial infarction (n=68). Knowledge of myocardial infarction recognition and management was evaluated on Knowledge regarding symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic tools of myocardial infarction. While 95.6% of nurses recognized chest pain and 96% identified Troponin I as an MI marker, significant knowledge gaps existed in pharmacology, with only 28% correctly understanding aspirin's role.
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