A Study on the Effectiveness of Cardiac Rehabilitation Nursing for Patients with Coronary Atherosclerotic Heart Disease Following Interventional Therapy

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the efficacy of cardiac rehabilitation nursing in patients with coronary atherosclerotic heart disease (CAD) following interventional therapy, providing evidence for optimizing clinical nursing protocols. Methods: Eighty CAD patients undergoing interventional therapy between January 2025 and June 2025 were enrolled. Using random number tables, they were divided into a study group and a control group (n=40 each). The control group received routine clinical care, while the study group received comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation care in addition to routine care. The following parameters were compared between groups: cardiac function indicators (LVEDD, LVESD, LVEF), 6-minute walk test distance, quality of life (SF-36 score), and incidence of adverse cardiovascular events. Results: After intervention, the study group demonstrated significantly lower LVEDD and LVESD and higher LVEF compared to the control group (P<0.05). The study group achieved longer 6-minute walk distances and higher SF-36 scores across all domains than the control group, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). The incidence of adverse cardiovascular events was lower in the study group than in the control group, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). Conclusion: Implementing cardiac rehabilitation nursing after interventional therapy in patients with coronary heart disease significantly improves cardiac function, enhances cardiopulmonary endurance and quality of life, and reduces the risk of adverse cardiovascular events, warranting clinical promotion and application.