Immediate post-operative responses to transcatheter aortic valve implantation: An observational study
Conclusion:
Patients older than 80 years did as well as the younger patients in our study; the main complaints were post-operative pain and disrupted sleep. Our numbers are small, but most patients experienced considerable pain, predominantly continuous and at rest. We recommend the development of an evidence-based pathway to address the immediate post-operative issues in TAVI patients. Non-pharmacological interventions to prevent pain and promote sleep need to be explored.
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Egerod, I., Nielsen, S., Lisby, K. H., Darmer, M. R., Pedersen, P. U. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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