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After Your Heart Catheterization with Transradial (Wrist) Approach: Self-care after your test - 07/2020

After Your Heart Catheterization with Transradial (Wrist) Approach: Self-care after your test
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Abstract

This handout gives care instructions to follow for the first few days after having a cardiac catheterization using the transradial approach. This type of catheteriziation is done through an artery in the patient's wrist.

Author
Cardiac Procedures
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2010
Revision Date
07/2020
General Subject
Cardiovascular Disorders
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Therapeutic Procedures
Specific Subject/Keyword
Catheterization
Heart Diseases and Disorders
Pain
Pain Management
Self-care
Languages
English
Record ID
3741