title: Digital subtraction angiography: patient preparation and care.
abstract: The use of digital subtraction angiography (DSA) is increasing. Nurses must be prepared to provide quality care to patients who have this relatively new method for radiographically studying the blood vessels. A description of DSA and its applications is provided. Patient preparation, assessment, teaching, and management are described. Complications of the procedure and their management are presented.
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; D013382:Subtraction Technique