Profile of patients undergoing cardiac catheterization at a university hospital: cross-sectional study

Alessandra Conceição Leite Funchal Camacho, Drª. Rosana Moreira de Sant´ Anna, Acadêmica de Enfermagem Maria Eduarda Alves

Resumo

This study aims to describe the profile of patients undergoing cardiac catheterization in a university hospital. This cross-sectional study involved patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, with data collection taking place between June and August 2023 at the Hemodynamics outpatient clinic in southeastern Brazil. Participants were selected by simple random sampling, with a 5% margin of error and a 95% confidence level, establishing a sample size of 174 patients. The patient profile was female (63.2%), 41 to 61 years or older and 61 to 75 years old (both 39.7%), and with elementary school (43.7%). The patients are typically non-alcoholics (71%) and non-smokers (79%), with systemic arterial hypertension (78%), and/or diabetes mellitus (29%), confirming the risk factors for coronary disease. The data presented show the importance of nursing professionals working in health education for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, aiming at quality of life within the expected parameters for self-care related to cardiovascular diseases, in relation to diet, exercise, blood pressure control, regular attendance at consultations with the multidisciplinary team and adherence to the health program offered.