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Zhang, H.H., Wang, L.L., Yu, C.Q., Xing, X.M., Zhi, W.C., Lyu, L. and Feng, H.Y. (2018) Prevention and Treatment of Perioperative Pulmonary Hypertensive Crisis in Patients with Serious Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Relevant with Ventricular Septal Defect. Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing, 34, 705-708.

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• TITLE: Perioperative Nursing for Adult Congenital Heart Disease with Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

  AUTHORS: Shunling Li, Surui Liang, Weihua Xue

  KEYWORDS: Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD), Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), Perioperative Nursing

  JOURNAL NAME: International Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol.11 No.9, September 21, 2020

  ABSTRACT: Objectives: To explore the main points of perioperative nursing for adult congenital heart disease with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension. Methods: A retrospective study of 13 patients with congenital heart disease and severe pulmonary arterial hypertension who admitted to the perioperative period of care from January 2018 to December 2019. To prevent perioperative complications of the patients, the focus is on respiratory and circulatory system care, followed by blood coagulation monitoring, digestive system protection and psychological care. Results: All 13 patients passed the perioperative period and were discharged from ICU. Conclusion: Adult congenital heart disease with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension has high perioperative risk, respiratory and circulatory system care is the key.