Aortic valvuloplasty: medical and critical care nursing perspectives.
Aortic valvuloplasty, an investigational alternative to valve replacement, is explained from the perspectives of a nurse in a cardiac catheterization laboratory, a nurse in a coronary care unit, and a cardiologist. A case study is presented along with a plan of care developed around three nursing diagnoses. A prevalvuloplasty nursing diagnosis includes a teaching plan to assist nurses in preparing patients for aortic valvuloplasty.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011182:Postoperative Care