ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Diagnostic Procedure
Jessica Willard
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Angioplasty
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Description of Procedure
AKA percutaneous coronary intervention. A proceedure used to open clogged arteries of the
heart. A small balloon catheter is inserted into the blocked vessel to help it widen and improve
blood flow to your heart.
Indications CONSIDERATIONS
Worsening chest pain due to blocked
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
arteries MITo widen the arteries to the left
side of the hear Obtain informed consentDocument all
teaching done Monitor patient for any
arrhythmias or signs of chest pain after the
procedure.Particular attention must be paid
to the peripheral vascular assessment of the
lower extremities
Interpretation of Findings
Client Education
This procedure is considered successful if
patency has been restored to the obstructed Teach the patient the risks associated with
cornary heart disease and strategies to
vessel and if pain has been resolved.
reduce them.Teach the patient about all
prescribed medications.
Potential Complications Nursing Interventions
Slow or no clotting at puncture siteVascular Document BP, heartrate, respirations every
complications HematomaRestenosisCardiac 30 minutes and temperature every 4 hours
tamponade after poceedure.Analgesia may be required
due to prolonged periods of inability or from
the puncture site.Maintain the patient on
hourly Intake and output
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
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