title: Right ventricular infarction vs. left ventricular infarction: review of pathophysiology, medical treatment, and nursing care.
abstract: 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.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Norton
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Letizia
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Jennrich
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning