Background: Myocardial infarction is one of the main causes of death globally. A myocardial infarction occurs when a blood clot is formed in any of the coronary vessels of the heart witch that causes oxygen deficiency and damage.

Aim: The aim of this study is to describe individual's experiences following a myocardial infarction.

Method: The method used a literature-based analysis of qualitative articles, which can lead to evidence-based nursing. Ten qualitative articles were found and analyzed into the results of two themes and six subthemes.

Results: The individual's experiences were divided into two themes; Feelings and experiences after a myocardial infarction and Concrete changes in life. The result showed that being affected by a myocardial infarction affects both the mental and physical health of the person. Life changes as uncertainty and fear over the body's ability, new challenges in everyday life and a healthy lifestyle occurred.

Conclusion: Important lifestyle factors was support from family, friends and colleagues and healthcare. Those determined how individual's handled the new challenges that occurred due to being affected by a myocardial infarction.