Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has, as the leading cause of mortality, recently become a major public health problem and, therefore, increased emphasis is being placed on education and disease prevention to reduce its prevalence. The analysis of the gender and age distribution of patients showed that there are a larger number of male patients who are more prone to AMI. There are seven key factors for the occurrence of AMI: diabetes mellitus, total cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, LDL levels, genetics, smoking and obesity. If disease occurs, prevention of recurrence of symptoms begins from the moment the patient enters the hospital. Nurses have 24-hour supervision of patients to monitor vital parameters and symptoms and, if necessary, to apply nursing interventions. They prepare patients physically and mentally for diagnostic and surgical procedures, and they are the first line of help in providing assistance. In addition to the nurse, the entire multidisciplinary team consists of cardiologists, psychologists, physiotherapists, cardiac surgeons, and specialists in cardiac rehabilitation in providing assistance. The main goal in preventing AMI is to influence risk factors such as sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, cigarette smoking and many others. It is important to emphasize prevention from an early age and instill healthy living habits. People who already suffer from cardiovascular disease are recommended to adhere to basic habits to fight the disease, such as physical activity for at least 30-45 minutes with aerobic exercise, cessation of smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, as well as chosing Mediterranean diet rich in fish, fruits and vegetables based on vegetable oil.