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Assessment of Acute Complications for Arrhythmic Patients Undergoing Cardiac Electrophysiology Study

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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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.

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10.21608/asnj.2024.265988.1767

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Acute Complication, Arrhythmia & Cardiac electrophysiology

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Mohamed

Last Name

Ahmed

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Abd Elmohaimen

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Clinical Demonstrator of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt

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mohamed-abdo12@nursing.aun.edu.eg

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assuit

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Mervat

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Abd el aziz

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Anwar

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Professor of Critical care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

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anwer@aun.edu.eg

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Mohamed

Last Name

Farghal

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Aboel-Kasem

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Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.

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aboel-kassem1970@aun.edu.eg

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assuit

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0000-0003-4130-0619

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Mona

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Ahmed

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Abd El-Azeim

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Assistant Professor of Critical care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt

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mona2006@aun.edu.eg

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Assiut

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12

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42

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46606

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2024-02-01

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2024-01-29

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2024-02-01

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1

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9

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2314-8845

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2682-3799

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Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal

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Assessment of Acute Complications for Arrhythmic Patients Undergoing Cardiac Electrophysiology Study

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24 Dec 2024