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Effectiveness of foot massage on selected physiological parameters among patients with acute coronary syndrome

Zainab Sabah Sagheer1, Hussam Abbas Dawood1

  • 1University of Kerbela, Nursing Collage, Karbala, Iraq.

Current Problems in Cardiology
|August 13, 2024
PubMed

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Foot massage effectively improved blood pressure and heart rate in acute coronary syndrome patients. This non-invasive intervention offers a promising complementary therapy for managing cardiac conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Nursing
  • Complementary Medicine

Background:

  • Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) encompasses myocardial ischemia states, including non-ST elevated myocardial infarction and angina.
  • Managing ACS requires interventions to stabilize physiological parameters.
  • Investigating complementary therapies for ACS patients is crucial for improving outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of foot massage on physiological parameters in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients.
  • To assess the impact of a four-step foot massage intervention on blood pressure, heart rate, and mean arterial pressure.
  • To compare physiological changes in ACS patients receiving foot massage versus routine medical care.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental study involving 60 ACS patients, divided into intervention and control groups.
  • The intervention group received a four-step foot massage (5 minutes per foot).
  • Physiological parameters were measured before, and at 5 and 10 minutes after the intervention in both groups.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements were observed in blood pressure and heart rate for the foot massage group.
  • Mean arterial pressure also showed significant improvement in the intervention group.
  • The control group exhibited no significant changes in most physiological parameters, except for heart rate.

Conclusions:

  • Foot massage is an effective intervention for improving key physiological parameters in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • This non-pharmacological approach demonstrates potential as an adjunct therapy in cardiac care.
  • Further research can explore the long-term effects and broader applications of foot massage in cardiovascular patient management.
Abstract

Keywords:
Acute coronary syndromeFoot massageSelected physiological parameters

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