Safe Early Ambulation After Angioplasty
Author Information
Author(s): Moeini Mahin, Moradpour Fatemeh, Babaei Sima, Rafieian Mohsen, Khosravi Alireza
Primary Institution: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
Does reducing bed rest time to 4 hours after angioplasty increase complications compared to 8 hours?
Conclusion
Reducing bed rest time to 4 hours after angioplasty does not increase the risk of bleeding or hematoma formation.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients who got out of bed after 4 hours had similar rates of bleeding and hematoma as those who waited 8 hours.
- Only one mild bleeding case was reported in the study.
- Hematoma formation was observed in 3.22% of the intervention group and 6.44% of the control group.
Takeaway
Patients can get out of bed just 4 hours after angioplasty without more problems than if they waited 8 hours.
Methodology
This was an experimental clinical study with two groups of angioplasty patients, comparing outcomes after 4 hours versus 8 hours of bed rest.
Limitations
The study may not apply to patients with critical conditions or those with complications.
Participant Demographics
Patients undergoing elective angioplasty at Shahid Chamran hospital, Isfahan, Iran.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.50 for bleeding, p = 0.34 for hematoma formation, p = 0.39 for size of hematoma
Statistical Significance
p > 0.05
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