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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Patient Recovery Protocols

Background:

  • Standard post-arterial invasive procedures involve 4-6 hours of bed rest.
  • This prolonged immobility causes patient discomfort and elevates healthcare expenses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of early patient mobilization (at 2 hours) after femoral arterial procedures.
  • To determine if early ambulation increases vascular complication rates compared to conventional methods.

Main Methods:

  • 1,446 patients undergoing diagnostic heart catheterization via femoral artery using 6-Fr catheters were ambulated at 2 hours.
  • Homeostasis was achieved via manual compression and compressive bandages.
  • A control group of 154 patients received conventional ambulation due to specific risk factors.

Main Results:

  • 1,226 patients (85%) were discharged without complications after 2-hour mobilization.
  • Minor bleeding occurred in 16% of the conventionally ambulated group; no major bleeding or large hematomas were observed.
  • Post-discharge, ecchymosis was higher in the 4-5 hour group (21% vs 10%), while small hematomas were more frequent in the 2-hour group (22% vs 9%).

Conclusions:

  • Early mobilization at 2 hours for selected patients undergoing diagnostic femoral artery catheterization is safe.
  • This strategy is associated with acceptable rates of bleeding complications and reduced patient discomfort.