Coronary intensive care
When your relative has a serious heart condition, you may want to understand why close monitoring is needed and what information to follow. The team caring for the patient is the source of current information.
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When your relative has a serious heart condition, you may want to understand why close monitoring is needed and what information to follow. The team caring for the patient is the source of current information.
Critical heart conditions
The need for close monitoring in heart attacks and other serious heart problems.
Heart rhythm monitoring
Assessment and monitoring of significant heart rhythm disorders.
Circulatory support
Medical care determined by how the heart is functioning.
The next care plan
Considering ward care, a procedure or another unit according to the patient’s needs.
Follow the care process together
- Meet the care team: Ask the team why your relative is in intensive care and about the current care goal.
- Receive regular updates: Find out who will provide updates, when and through which channel; note your questions.
- Discuss the next stage: When a move to a ward or another unit is considered, find out how care will continue.
What you can prepare for your relative
- Tell the team about previous heart procedures and medicines.
- Clarify whom the family will receive information from and how the discussion will take place.
- Ask about visiting rules and which belongings you may bring.
Are coronary care and surgical intensive care the same?
The care areas may focus on different needs. Ask the team why your relative is being cared for in this unit.
Can I receive updates about the patient by phone?
Ask the unit who may receive information and what verification is required; personal health information is not public.
How should I interpret values on the monitor?
Do not draw conclusions from a single value. The care team will explain what the values mean for the patient.
Information for families
Ask the care team about your relative’s current condition and visiting arrangements.
Visiting rulesThis information is general and does not replace individual diagnosis or treatment advice. Discuss your own situation with your healthcare team.