PAD Exploration workshop: nursing interventions
Section: LEARNING TO TEACH
How to quote
Zapata Sampedro MA, Castro Varela L, Benítez Fuentes E. Taller de exploración arterial periférica: intervenciones enfermeras. Educare21 2012; 10(3). [En línea] [fecha de acceso: 1 de marzo de 2011]. URL disponible en: http://www.educare21.net
Authors
1Marco A. Zapata Sampedro, 2Laura Castro Varela, 3Elena Benítez Fuentes
Position
1Enfermero. Centro de Salud Polígono Norte. Distrito Sanitario de Atención Primaria, Sevilla. 2Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena. Sevilla. 3Servicio de hospitalización, Clínica Nuestra Señora de Fátima. Sevilla, España
Abstract
Peripheral arterial disease, even in asymptomatic patients is an important predictor of adverse cardiovascular prognosis in relatively young patients. A reduction in the ankle-brachial index (ABI) or ratio is a strong independent predictor of cardiovascular mortality in patients with peripheral arterial disease.
For this reason, the detection of peripheral arterial disease by measuring the ankle-brachial index can help identify even asymptomatic patients with the established disease.
This detection is feasible in primary care. Primary care nurses require having the skills and knowledge necessary to perform this procedure.
This disease is defined as any ankle-brachial index <0,9. Early diagnosis is of fundamental importance for the implementation of appropriate treatment. All patients should receive health education on risk factors and further help and support to change lifestyles. With the support of the entire team, we aim to reduce cardiovascular mortality and improve quality of life of all persons with PAD.
Keywords:
ABI; cardiovascular risk factors; peripheral arterial disease; Primary Careultrasound doppler
Versión en Español
Título:
Taller de exploración arterial periférica: intervenciones enfermeras
