title: Decreasing intracoronary stent complications.
abstract: With the release of intracoronary artery stents, the role of the critical care nurse is vital in decreasing complications in the stented patient as well as optimizing patient outcomes. The importance of understanding and adhering to anticoagulation and activity protocols is a must for successful patient management.
authors.affiliation: Coronary Care Unit, Birmingham Hospital, University of Alabama.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Meluch
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015607:Stents