Nursing of the patients with atrial fibrillation treated with radiofrequency catheter ablation and contracting complications / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the causes of complications from radiofrequency catheter ablation in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and summarize the nursing strategy. Methods Two hundred and thirty-four patients with atrial fibrillation were treated with radiofrequency catheter ablation. The clinical data of 17 of them contracting complications were retrospectively reviewed to summarize the nursing strategies. Results Among the 17 patients with complications, 2 patients contracted pericardial effusion, 4 acute cardiac tamponade, 3 acute left heart failure, 3 bleeding, 1 pneumothorax and 4 pulmonary vein stenosis. All of them got recovered and discharged after rescue and intensive care. Conclusions The complications of atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency ablation are serious and sudden. The nursing strategies including mastery of the complications′symptoms and correct nursing measures are critical for a better prognosis.