Ahmed, M., Abd el aziz, M., Farghal, M., Ahmed, M. (2024). Assessment of Acute Complications for Arrhythmic Patients Undergoing Cardiac Electrophysiology Study. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(42), 1-9. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.265988.1767
Mohamed Abd Elmohaimen Ahmed; Mervat Anwar Abd el aziz; Mohamed Aboel-Kasem Farghal; Mona Abd El-Azeim Ahmed. "Assessment of Acute Complications for Arrhythmic Patients Undergoing Cardiac Electrophysiology Study". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12, 42, 2024, 1-9. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.265988.1767
Ahmed, M., Abd el aziz, M., Farghal, M., Ahmed, M. (2024). 'Assessment of Acute Complications for Arrhythmic Patients Undergoing Cardiac Electrophysiology Study', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(42), pp. 1-9. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.265988.1767
Ahmed, M., Abd el aziz, M., Farghal, M., Ahmed, M. Assessment of Acute Complications for Arrhythmic Patients Undergoing Cardiac Electrophysiology Study. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2024; 12(42): 1-9. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.265988.1767
Assessment of Acute Complications for Arrhythmic Patients Undergoing Cardiac Electrophysiology Study
1Clinical Demonstrator of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt
2Professor of Critical care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
3Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
4Assistant Professor of Critical care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt
Abstract
Background: Acute complications in arrhythmic patients undergoing cardiac electrophysiology study (EPS) can have significant clinical implications. Assessing these complications is crucial for optimizing patient care. Aim; Assessment of acute complications for arrhythmic patients undergoing cardiac electrophysiology study. Research design: Descriptive research design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted in cardiac catheterization unit at Assuit University Heart Hospital. Sample: sixty adult patients underwent EPS. Tools, Tool (I): Patient's assessment sheet, Tool (II): Patient's complications assessment sheet. Results: Out of the studied patients (60) who underwent EPS, three patients encountered major complications, two of them (2.3%) developed atrioventricular block, while one patient experienced deep venous thrombosis. Minor complications were experienced by 25.0% of the total studied patients. Heart disease (P value, 0.022), hypertension (P-value, 0.025), and smoking (P-value, 0.040), identified as significant predictor for EPS complications. Conclusion: Cardiac electrophysiology studies demonstrated a low incidence of complications, with hypertension, heart disease, and smoking identified as potential risk factors. Overall, EPS appears to be a safe procedure for diagnosing and treating cardiac arrhythmias. Recommendation: Nursing protocol must be implemented for nurses, who are integral in patient care, regarding the acute complications associated with cardiac electrophysiology studies for early recognition and management.