Preparation for cardiac catheterization.
Cardiac catheterization is an invasive procedure often included in the medical evaluation of patients with ischemic heart disease. This article reviews one well-designed study that examines various approaches for preparing adults for a cardiac catheterization.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001007:Anxiety / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards