Abstract: Objective To summarize the effect of former nursing on patients with acute myocardial infarction of extensive anterior wall combined with arrhythmia.Methods 38 acute myocardial infarction patients complicated with arrhythmia were given positive and effective rescue and prior nursing measures.Results After strict prior nursing rescue,36 patients were received effective treatment with efficient rate of 94.7%.In the research,all the patients were cured ex-cept for 2 patients dying from severe heart failure.The scores of motor function,ability of daily life and social interaction ability score were significantly higher than that of nursing before (P <0.05).Conclusion Prior nursing is standardized and efficient for acute myocardial infarction com-plicated with arrhythmia,and it provides positive support in the treatment of patients with myocar-dial infarction and arrhythmia.