Coronary Intensive Care Unit (KYCU) is a well-equipped and special intensive care area where patients who need to be monitored due to life-threatening cardiovascular diseases are kept under constant observation. In emergency and serious situations such as heart attack, heart rhythm disturbances, heart failure, the treatment process is carried out in this unit to monitor the vital functions of the patients uninterruptedly and provide rapid intervention.

Main Conditions Followed in the Coronary Intensive Care Unit

• Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)
• Serious rhythm disorders (ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, etc.)
• Heart failure attacks
• Cardiogenic shock
• Hypertensive crisis
• Acute pulmonary edema
• Sudden chest pain and low blood pressure
• Patients requiring follow-up after stent or angiography
• Situations requiring close follow-up before or after cardiac surgery

Diagnosis and Monitoring Methods Applied in KYCU

In coronary intensive care, patients are monitored 24 hours a day with advanced technology:

• Cardiac monitoring (pulse, ECG, blood pressure, respiratory monitoring)
• Oxygen saturation monitoring
• Serum electrolytes, enzyme and cardiac marker monitoring
• Continuous ECG and rhythm monitoring
• Urgent echocardiography and ECG tests when necessary
• Follow-up after interventional procedures (stent, angiography, etc.)

Treatment Approaches

• Intravenous drug administration
• Blood thinning treatments
• Rhythm regulating drugs
• Oxygen therapy
• Mechanical ventilation (when necessary)
• Advanced life support
• Cardioversion, temporary pacemaker implantation

Who Consists of the Coronary Intensive Care Team?

• Cardiology specialists
• Intensive care nurses
• Anesthesia and reanimation specialists (when necessary)
• Internal medicine specialists
• Radiology specialists
• Emergency service and laboratory support
• Dietitian and physical therapy teams (in the follow-up phase)

The Importance of Multidisciplinary Approach

Treatment process in coronary intensive care unit; It is carried out in cooperation with cardiology, intensive care, internal medicine, infectious diseases, radiology and laboratory teams. This multidisciplinary structure provides a great advantage for rapid assessment of the patient's general health status and effective intervention.

Why is Coronary Intensive Care Vital?

The first hours are critical in cases such as a heart attack. The coronary intensive care unit prevents possible complications by closely monitoring the patient's heart functions and ensures timely application of life-saving treatments. Therefore, timely intervention and intensive care follow-up significantly affects the course of cardiovascular diseases.