Medical Procedures

Question 1

Coronary stent instructions

Answer 1

Lay still for the procedure

Remain still for minimum of 3 hours , max of 6 after the procedure

Chest pain is contraindication

Question 2

Coronary Stent

Answer 2

Keep arteries opened

Question 3

NPO status prior to coronary angiogram

Answer 3

At least 8 hours

Question 4

Angiogram

Answer 4

This is a cardiac cath where we are looking at the heart chambers to see if there is blocking or narrowing

Question 5

Angioplasty

Answer 5

Repair or unblocking of an artery

Question 6

First assessment post angioplasty

Answer 6

Distal pulse

Bleeding

Color

Sensation