Nursing care of patients after heart valve replacement surgery who received blood clot-dissolving drugs: case study

Abstract

     The purpose of this study was a case study to compare nursing care for patients after heart valve replacement surgery who received blood clotting drugs. Continue to monitor symptoms at Thoracic Surgery Clinic Outpatient work Khon Kaen Hospital The tools used to collect data include Patient medical record form Observing and asking relatives of patients Analyze data to assess problems and nursing needs. Using Gordon's 11 health model framework. Plan and determine nursing diagnosis for patients after heart valve replacement surgery who receive blood clot-dissolving drugs. Leads to nursing results.

     Results: cases were female. Case study 1 was 51 years old and had significant symptoms at the hospital. Mitral valve stenosis (mitral stenosis) S/p MVR (metal) came for follow-up appointments. Case study 2, age 53 years. Important symptoms at RHD hospital: mitral valve stenosis (mitral stenosis), tricuspid valve. Leak (Tricuspid regurgitation) S/p MVR (Metal) came to follow up on symptoms according to appointment. Surgery makes life more restrictive. Having difficulty taking care of your own health Blood thinners must be taken regularly throughout life. This group of patients is easily at risk of complications. Including the need to receive continuous care as an outpatient. Not too much of a burden on the family to keep patients safe and have good quality.