Effect of positioning on patient outcomes after coronary angiography: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.

Background: Restoring patient homeostasis after coronary angiography, the gold standard diagnostic test for coronary heart disease is usually achieved by manual compression of the puncture site using a sandbag and prolonged bed rest. However, this process frequently results in patient complaints of back pain and discomfort.

Purpose: The aim of study was to assess the effect of positioning on patient outcomes after coronary angiography.