Cateterismo cardíaco cuidados de enfermagem pré e pós

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in Brazil and worldwide. To evaluate the circulatory and functional conditions of the heart, medicine uses cardiac catheterization, through which it is possible to reduce or eliminate obstruction of the heart arteries, through a stent. OBJECTIVES: To highlight nursing care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization to prevent complications from the procedure. METHODOLOGY: Literature review in the databases Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Pepsico, among other publications in the health area. RESULTS: Proper planning of health guidelines, when constructed and put into practice, clarifies and strengthens individuals to promote health and promotes recognition of nursing actions. CONCLUSION: Early intervention by nurses is capable of improving patient comfort and safety. As well as maintain monitoring and act vigorously in the injury prevention process by observing signs of risk.