Early ambulation before percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction: a quasi-experimental study of haemodynamics and clinical outcomes

Jolyn Si Ying Chin, Choy Yee Lee, Tee Joo Yeo, Poh Chi Tho, Wilson Wai San Tam, Wenru WangProfessor, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

Journal of Research in Nursing

Published online on July 07, 2026

Abstract

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Background:Early ambulation (EA) supports recovery in cardiovascular patients. Its effects on haemodynamic stability and clinical outcomes in non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients before coronary angioplasty are unexplored.Aims:To ...