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Effect of Fan Application in Preventing Ticagrelor-Associated Dyspnea
Sponsor: Acibadem University
Summary
This study will be conducted in the coronary intensive care unit of Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest, Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. It aims to investigate the effect of hand fan therapy on ticagrelor-associated dyspnea in patients receiving ticagrelor.
Official title: Effect of Fan Application in Preventing Ticagrelor-associated Dyspnea in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
110
Start Date
2025-03-15
Completion Date
2026-01-30
Last Updated
2025-12-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
STANDART CARE
Routine ward care including semi-Fowler position and breathing exercises. Standard institutional care will be applied. Presence, number, and severity of dyspnea attacks will be recorded during the first 2 hours after ticagrelor administration.
STANDART CARE & FAN THERAPY
In addition to standard care, patients will undergo hand fanning for 5 minutes at 30, 60, and 120 minutes after ticagrelor administration. The fan will be directed toward the patient's face from a distance of \~15 cm. Dyspnea severity and number of episodes will be recorded during this period.
Locations (2)
İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahapaşa
Istanbul, Avcılar, Turkey (Türkiye)
Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Dr. Siyami Ersek Göğüs Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi Eğitim Araştırma Hastanesi
Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye)