ANGIOPLASTY, PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY: PRE-PROCEDURE AND INTRA-PROCEDURE CARE -- PERFORMING

Course overview

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is an invasive procedure in which a balloon catheter is used to dilate obstructed coronary arteries. PTCA is performed in patients with coronary artery disease to revascularize the heart muscle. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) pre-procedure and intra-procedure care, including clinical interventions, identification and prevention of complications, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.