Post-percutaneous coronary intervention patients’ perceptions and management of femoral arterial access sites after attending a nurse-led clinic: A pilot study
Author(s)
Corones-Watkins, K
Theobald, K
White, K
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2017
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After undergoing a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), patients are discharged home and expected to self-manage all aspects of their post-discharge care, while awaiting cardiology review. This wait-time can be stressful for both first and repeat revascularisation patients in light of potential post-discharge complications which may be experienced. Patients may also have health misconceptions regarding their access site and management.After undergoing a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), patients are discharged home and expected to self-manage all aspects of their post-discharge care, while awaiting cardiology review. This wait-time can be stressful for both first and repeat revascularisation patients in light of potential post-discharge complications which may be experienced. Patients may also have health misconceptions regarding their access site and management.
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Journal Title
Heart, Lung and Circulation
Volume
26
Issue
Supplement 2
Subject
Cardiovascular medicine and haematology