Acute Coronary Syndrome and Acupressure

Summary

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.

Eligibility

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

Conditions4

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