The Coronary Care Unit at Hospital Angeles Torreón designed to provide immediate care to patients facing a serious cardiac problem. From the moment a patient is admitted, specific protocols are activated to assess their vital signs, perform electrocardiograms, collect laboratory samples, and quickly determine the type of cardiac event that is occurring.

This unit is equipped with continuous monitoring technology that records heart rate, blood pressure, oxygenation, and other parameters that guide the medical team’s decisions. Monitors, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic support equipment are used according to each patient’s needs, making it possible to adjust medication doses, administer anticoagulants, manage pain, or provide supplemental oxygen.

Another key feature of this coronary care unit is coordination with other hospital departments, such as the emergency room, intensive care, cardiac catheterization, and cardiac rehabilitation. When the cardiologist determines that a patient requires a procedure such as catheterization, stent placement, or another intervention, the transfer is arranged and monitoring is maintained throughout the process. This intra-hospital collaboration ensures that diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are performed without delay, in an environment designed to manage cardiovascular emergencies with a high level of organization.

The coronary care unit also plays a vital role during the stabilization phase and preparation for discharge. Once the critical phase has passed, specialists review test results, assess cardiac function, and adjust treatment to prevent future events. Factors such as blood pressure control, glucose and cholesterol levels, body weight, tobacco use, and other factors that directly influence heart health are reviewed. Based on this information, a care plan is developed that may include dietary changes, recommendations for physical activity, cardiac rehabilitation, and close follow-up in outpatient care.