Care of the Patient Undergoing Radial Approach Heart Catheterization: Implications for Medical-Surgical Nurses.
Primary treatment for coronary vascular disease focuses on therapeutic lifestyle changes. However, additional medical management or even coronary intervention may be required. Access sites for catheterization include the brachial, radial, and femoral arteries. As an increasing number of providers implement transradial cardiac catheterization, education for nurses is a priority.
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