What restrictions are there after a heart cath?

Avoid heavy lifting (more than 10 pounds) and pushing or pulling heavy objects for the first 5 to 7 days after the procedure. Do not participate in strenuous activities for 5 days after the procedure. This includes most sports – jogging, golfing, play tennis, and bowling.

What is the nursing plan of care for a patient post heart catheterization?

Patients should be kept lying flat for several hours after the procedure so that any serious bleeding can be avoided and that the artery can heal. It is advised that diagnostic catheterisation patients are kept on bed rest for four hours, and interventional catheterisation patients stay on bed rest for six hours.

What are the most common complications after a heart catheterization?

Complications

  • Hematoma/Retroperitoneal Bleeding. These are among the most common complications seen after cardiac catheterization procedures.
  • Pseudoaneurysm.
  • Arteriovenous Fistula.
  • Dissection.
  • Thrombosis and Embolism.
  • Vascular Complications after Transradial Access.
  • Other Major Complications.
  • Myocardial Infarction.

Do you need bedrest after cardiac catheterization?

Patients who have had cardiac catheterization or coronary angioplasty often are required to stay in bed with restricted movement for three to 24 hours afterward to prevent bleeding from the femoral artery catheter insertion site.

How long does it take to recover from a cardiac catheterization?

Complete recovery takes a week or less. Keep the area where the catheter was inserted dry for 24 to 48 hours. If the catheter was inserted into your arm, recovery is often faster.

What should I monitor after PCI?

Monitor the patient’s 12-lead ECG for changes, and be alert for chest discomfort or pain, which may indicate in-stent restenosis. Also monitor for reperfusion injury (characterized by chest discomfort, pain, or arrhythmias such as premature ventricular contractions) and coronary artery spasm, which could cause angina.

What are the side effects of cardiac catheterization?

Possible risks of cardiac catheterization are:

  • Bleeding.
  • Blood clots.
  • Bruising.
  • Damage to the artery, heart or the area where the catheter was inserted.
  • Heart attack.
  • Infection.
  • Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
  • Kidney damage.

How long do you have to stay in bed after a heart cath?

You must stay in bed with your leg straight for 4-6 hours after the completion of the procedure to allow the artery and vein to heal. The nurse will frequently check the pulse in your leg, vital signs, and the cath site.

What position should a patient be in after cardiac catheterization?

Abstract. The optimal positioning post-outpatient cardiac catheterization is a largely unexplored area of research. Traditionally, patients have been placed supine, with the head of the bed (HOB) flat.