Early ambulation and discharge after four French femoral artery catheterisation for diagnostic coronary angiography.

Abstract

One of the bottlenecks experienced by cardiac catheterisation laboratories is the amount of time that patients must remain on the unit after femoral artery puncture. This remains a contentious issue and there are a few studies to guide units with regard to how early it is possible to safely ambulate and discharge patients home. (Published: 20 April 2012) Citation: Libyan J Med 2012, 7 : 18376 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/ljm.v7i0.18376