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Acute Coronary Syndrome and Acupressure

Effect of Acupressure on Anxiety, Pain and Vital Signs in Individuals Diagnosed With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Study

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About This Trial

This study aims to examine the effect of acupressure on physiological parameters and anxiety levels in individuals diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). H1-1: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on the level of anxiety. H1-2: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on blood pressure. H1-3: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on heart rate. H1-4: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on respiratory rate. H1-5: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on the pain level. H1-6: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on cortisol levels.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Volunteer to participate in the study, - Those aged 18 and over - Able to speak Turkish - Diagnosed with ACS for the first time - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation not applied - No orientation problems (those who score 15 on the Glasgow Coma Scale) - Not diagnosed with psychiatric disease - No amputation, fistula, lymphedema, neuropathy or hemiplegia in any of the Upper Extremities - Those who underwent femoral intervention for CAG procedure - Those who have not used any integrative practices based on pressure and stimulation such as acupressure, acupuncture and reflexology in the last month. - Vital signs (28) are within normal range: Blood pressure: 90/60-120/80 mmHg Heart rate: 60-100 min Respiratory rate: 12-18 min Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Those with arrhythmia (AF, VT etc.) - Patients who have previously undergone Coronary Angiography - Diagnosed with myocarditis, pericarditis - Those who do not take any speed-breaking drugs (beloc, arlec, etc.). - Patients who underwent radial intervention for CAG procedure Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteer to participate in the study, * Those aged 18 and over * Able to speak Turkish * Diagnosed with ACS for the first time * Cardiopulmonary resuscitation not applied * No orientation problems (those who score 15 on the Glasgow Coma Scale) * Not diagnosed with psychiatric disease * No amputation, fistula, lymphedema, neuropathy or hemiplegia in any of the Upper Extremities * Those who underwent femoral intervention for CAG procedure * Those who have not used any integrative practices based on pressure and stimulation such as acupressure, acupuncture and reflexology in the last month. * Vital signs (28) are within normal range: Blood pressure: 90/60-120/80 mmHg Heart rate: 60-100 min Respiratory rate: 12-18 min Exclusion Criteria: * Those with arrhythmia (AF, VT etc.) * Patients who have previously undergone Coronary Angiography * Diagnosed with myocarditis, pericarditis * Those who do not take any speed-breaking drugs (beloc, arlec, etc.). * Patients who underwent radial intervention for CAG procedure

Treatments Being Tested

OTHER

acupressure

After the CAG procedure, acupressure will be applied to individuals whose vital signs are within the normal range.

Locations (1)

Manisa City Hospital
Manisa, Turkey (Türkiye)