what is ccu

A CCU, or coronary care unit, is a specialized hospital ward that provides intensive care for patients with heart-related conditions such as heart attacks, unstable angina, cardiac dysrhythmia, and other cardiac conditions that require continuous monitoring. The CCU is equipped with specialized equipment for cardiac monitoring and treatment, and it is staffed by specially trained healthcare professionals who provide close monitoring and prompt medical treatment for patients with critical heart issues. The main goal of the CCU is to stabilize the patients condition, prevent further damage and future cardiac events, and improve the patients overall cardiovascular health. In some hospitals, the acronym CCU can also stand for a critical care unit, which is comparable to an intensive care unit (ICU) and offers the same type of care.