Abstract
Objective: To evaluate patient satisfaction with radial artery compression using a hemostatic pad after coronary angiography or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at Tam Anh General Hospital Hanoi. Subject and method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 117 patients who underwent coronary angiography or PCI via radial access with hemostatic pad compression at Tam Anh General Hospital Hanoi from October 2025 to March 2026. Pain was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at four time points. Satisfaction, comfort, and confidence levels were evaluated using a 5-point Likert scale. Associations were analysed using chi-square and Student t-tests. Results: Mean age was 66.37 ± 11.54 years; 64.96% were male. Peak VAS pain scores occurred during the compression monitoring period (2.38 ± 1.74) and declined markedly after removal (0.14 ± 0.38). Haematoma was predominantly mild (EASY grade I-II) with no severe complications recorded. Overall satisfaction reached 99.14%; confidence in haemostasis reached 100%. Up to 98.29% of patients were willing to repeat the same compression method. Hand swelling and pain level during monitoring were significantly associated with patient comfort (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Radial artery compression with hemostatic pad demonstrated high haemostatic efficacy, safety, and excellent patient acceptance. Pain scores were low and substantially reduced after band removal. Optimising compression technique together with comprehensive nursing care is key to enhancing patient experience after coronary intervention.
