CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM PCI (percutaneous Coronary intervention) ANGIOPLASTY Flashcards
1
Q
PCI includes all interventions such as____, ___, and ___.
A
PTCA
ANGIOPLASTY
STENTS
2
Q
The major complication of any PCA (coronary intervention) or angioplasty is____
A
myocardial infarction and bleeding at the cath site
3
Q
Angioplasty can be used for___ and ___ vessel disease
A
single and double
4
Q
IF ANY PROBLEMS OCCUR they have to do what?
A
go back to surgery
5
Q
If the client is experiencing chest pain after the procedure , you must_______. why?
A
call the doctor at once because they may be re-ocluding.
6
Q
what is an angioplasty?
A
surgical repair or unblocking of a blood vessel, especially a coronary artery.
