Abstract
The safety and feasibility of early ambulation was evaluated prospectively in 907 patients undergoing elective coronary angioplasty and stenting with the use of 6Fr guiding catheters, low-dose heparin (5,000 IU), and immediate postprocedural sheath removal by comparing ambulation after 4 hours with immobilization for at least 12 hours. Because no excess in puncture site complications (2.3% vs 2.2%) could be demonstrated after 4-hour ambulation, it is concluded that early ambulation after 6Fr guiding catheter angioplasty by the femoral route with low-dose heparin is feasible, safe, and may facilitate a shorter hospital stay
Original language | Undefined/Unknown |
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Pages (from-to) | 1084-1086 |
Journal | The American Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 80 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1997 |
Keywords
- AMC wi-eigen