Cuidado de enfermería al paciente con ansiedad que va a ser sometido a cateterismo cardíaco

Coronary heart disease is a major public health problem worldwide, which has favored the development of different diagnostic and treatment strategies such as the cardiac catheterization, this procedure is now considered as the cardiology proof of gold. Due to the invasive character of the cardiac catheterization, this can generate a significant emotional impact on a patient, determined by his responses of anxiety, this aspect can increase by the hospital environment and cultural beliefs of the procedure, but especially when patient do not receive adequate and timely education about the procedure and all care related to it. It is therefore essential the role of the nurse to identify the anxiety levels of patients through the use of validated instruments and the generation of nursing interventions based on communication and education for reducing anxiety, and prevent the occurrence of complications arising from this, promoting patient satisfaction and thus the quality of care.