ABSTRACT
This study monitored compared levels of stress reported by acute myocardial infarction [AMI] patients, at 2 times of measurements, at hospital discharge and after one month follow up [home stay]. A proposed teaching rehabilitation plan was developed based on the study findings. The study sample consists of 40 AMI patients recruited from a Coronary Care Unit at El-Manial University Hospital. Data were obtained by a structure interview using the stress of discharge assessment tool [SDAT] over 6-month period. A statistical significant difference was found between stress levels. Age was found to be a consistent variable overtime correlated significantly with other study variables. Health education intervention covering the general areas of concern [lifestyle] faced in the recovery which is recommended