Ambulation after femoral sheath removal in percutaneous coronary intervention: a prospective comparison of early vs. late ambulation

Aim and objectives. To investigate if ambulation four hours after sheath removal can replace ambulation 10 hours or more after sheath removal with regard to puncture site complications after percutaneous coronary interventions and to examine patient comfort in both groups. Background. Early ambulat...

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Main Authors: Schiks, Ingrid E.J.M (Author), Schoonhoven, Lisette (Author), Aengevaeren, Wim R.M (Author), Nogarede-Hoekstra, Coby (Author), van Achterberg, Theo (Author), Verheugt, Freek W.A (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2009-07.
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