A patient is admitted to the ED after an episode of severe chest pain, and the physician schedules the patient for coronary angiography and possible percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The nurse prepares the patient for the procedure by explaining that it is used to

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Visualization of the coronary arteries and possible balloon dilation are scheduled for this patient. Thrombolytic therapy is an alternative treatment if the patient is experiencing acute coronary syndrome (ACS) but is not the ordered therapy for this patient. Although angiography might help to detect structural defects or changes in cardiac output, it is not the reason for the procedure in this patient with symptoms of CAD.

A Patient Is Admitted to the ED After an Episode