title: Preparation for cardiac catheterization.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Verderber
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shively
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fitzsimmons
mesh_terms: 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