Significance of early chest pain after coronary angioplasty.
In summary, coronary angioplasty has proved to be an alternative to bypass surgery in relieving angina in selected patients. Unfortunately, some patients experience early transient chest pain during their hospitalization. Early prolonged chest pain with electrocardiographic changes requires nursing attention because it may represent an acute complication of PTCA requiring immediate medical intervention.
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D000328:Adult; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000628:therapy; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000209:etiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing; D012008:Recurrence; D013909:Thorax