Access sites of procedures -- Removal of femoral sheaths -- Complications associated with percutaneous coronary procedures -- Cardiac catheterisation -- Percutaneous coronary intervention -- Percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty -- Atrial septal defect closure -- Electrophysiology studies and radio-frequency ablation -- Cardioversion -- Temporary pacemakers -- Permanent pacemakers -- Implantable cardioverter defibrillators -- Common problems associated with permanent pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
Summary
Cardiac intervention is a fast expanding field of medicine that is reducing the need for cardiac surgery. A Nurse's Guide to Caring for Cardiac Intervention Patients will enable nurses to fully prepare their patients and families for various cardiac intervention procedures.