What nurses should know about carotid stents.
First approved in 2004, carotid stenting is becoming a common feature of today's clinical practice. Information about carotid stent insertion and nursing care concerns is presented.
Custer
Nicole R
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Coronary Care Unit, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA, USA.
D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid / Q000009:adverse effects; D015600:Glasgow Coma Scale; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D015607:Stents; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control