Effects of Valsalva Maneuver on Pain and Vasovagal Reaction During the Removing of Femoral Arterial Sheath After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of the Valsalva maneuver on pain and vasovagal reactions during femoral arterial sheath removal in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.

Design: This study was a randomized controlled trial.

Methods: In this study, 60 patients undergoing elective coronary angioplasty were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups.