Acute myocardial infarction, also known as heart attack, is a serious health condition that carries a high risk to life. This event occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly cut off, resulting in tissue damage. It is usually caused by blockage of one or more coronary arteries. This blockage can be due to the accumulation of plaque, a substance containing fat, cholesterol and waste products of cells, or due to the sudden formation of a blood clot at the site of the narrowing or blockage. This review paper will focus on the provision of health care to patients who have suffered an acute myocardial infarction. What exactly represents a myocardial infarction, how it occurs, what are the clinical symptoms, diagnostic procedures and the processes of recovery and health care of patients will be investigated in detail. The importance of health care as an integral part of medical practice will be emphasized. Furthermore, the differences between acute myocardial infarction and angina pectoris, two conditions that are often confused in the work of health professionals, will be analyzed. The introductory part of the paper will present the anatomy of the heart, its physiology and pathophysiology in the context of acute myocardial infarction. Most of the work will be devoted to procedures and specifics in the care of patients with acute myocardial infarction. The aim of this review is to provide a deeper insight into the provision of health care to patients who have suffered an acute myocardial infarction, as this is a widespread and relatively common condition. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of nurses and technicians, starting with patient reception, diagnosis, education, preparation for surgery, implementation of procedures during surgery, and all the way to subsequent health care. The most common nursing diagnoses that health workers encounter during their work will also be listed.