Six hour ambulation after elective coronary angioplasty and stenting with 7F guiding catheters ald low dose heparin

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Istemihan Tengiz1, Ertugrul Ercan, Huseyin Bozdemir

  • 1Central Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Izmir, Turkey.

Kardiologia Polska
|September 25, 2003
PubMed

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Early ambulation six hours after coronary angioplasty is safe and feasible, reducing hospital stays. This approach shows a low incidence of insertion site complications, improving patient comfort.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Vascular Access Management

Background:

  • Early ambulation post-coronary angioplasty may shorten hospital stays and enhance patient comfort.
  • However, this practice can elevate risks of insertion site complications like bleeding, hematoma, and pseudoaneurysm.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and safety of allowing patients to ambulate six hours after elective coronary angioplasty or stenting.
  • To evaluate insertion site complications associated with early ambulation protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Coronary angioplasty and stenting were performed using 7F guiding catheters (femoral or brachial approach).
  • Low-dose heparin was administered, and arterial sheaths were removed immediately post-procedure.
  • Patients underwent six hours of bed rest before attempting ambulation, with complications monitored for 48 hours.

Main Results:

  • A total of 326 patients were included, with 82% undergoing stent implantation.
  • Bleeding at ambulation occurred in 2.14% and major hematomas in 2.45% of patients, exclusively via the femoral route.
  • No late bleeding or vascular complications were reported.

Conclusions:

  • Ambulation six hours after elective coronary angioplasty or stenting is feasible and safe.
  • The protocol, utilizing 7F catheters and low-dose heparin, resulted in a low incidence of insertion site complications.
  • This early ambulation strategy effectively shortens hospital stay.
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