Coronary revascularization: PCI – Coronary revascularization: CABG

Coronary revascularization: PCI
- Monitor for recurrent angina
- Frequent VS, including cardiac rhythm
- Monitor catheter insertion site for bleeding
- Neurovascular assessment
- Bed rest per institutional policy
Coronary revascularization: CABG
- ICU for first 24–36 hours
- Pulmonary artery catheter
- Intra-arterial line
- Pleural/mediastinal chest tubes
- Continuous ECG
- ET tube with mechanical ventilation
- Epicardial pacing wires
- Urinary catheter
- NG tube
Ambulatory Care
- Resumption of sexual activity
  - Teach when discuss other physical activity
  - Erectile dysfunction drugs contraindicated with nitrates
  - Prophylactic nitrates before sexual activity
  - When to avoid sex
  - Typically 7–10 days post MI or when patient can climb two flights of stairs
Evaluation
- Stable vital signs
- Relief of pain
- Decreased anxiety
- Realistic program of activity
- Effective management of therapeutic regimen

Testing and Diagnosis for Venous Thromboembolism

For Everyone KEY POINTS Your doctor must perform special tests to diagnose deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). There are many conditions with

Fibromyalgia

Print KEY POINTS Fibromyalgia causes pain, fatigue, emotional and mental distress, and sleep problems. There is no cure, but you can manage it with self-care,

Chickenpox (Varicella)

For Everyone About Chickenpox KEY POINTS Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The virus spreads mainly through close contact

Managing High Blood Pressure

For Everyone KEY POINTS Measuring your blood pressure is an important step toward controlling high blood pressure. If you have diabetes, you may also have

Frontline ER - Dallas

Frontline ER - Houston

Insurance Information

Charge Master