Study of Hand Fan Therapy to Reduce Breathing Difficulty Caused by Ticagrelor in Adults With Acute Coronary Syndrome

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the effect of hand fan therapy on dyspnea shortness of breath associated with ticagrelor use in patients with acute coronary syndrome in a coronary intensive care unit. The study will compare standard care alone to standard care combined with hand fan therapy to see if the fan helps reduce breathing difficulties. This randomized trial will include 110 participants aged 18 to 65 who are starting ticagrelor treatment for the first time. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive routine ward care including semi-Fowler positioning and breathing exercises or the same care plus hand fan therapy. The fan will be directed toward the patients face for 5 minutes at 30, 60, and 120 minutes after ticagrelor administration. The study will record the presence, number, and severity of dyspnea episodes during the first two hours after medication. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor breathing status closely and record the incidence and timing of dyspnea attacks at baseline and at 30, 60, and 120 minutes post-treatment. Data will be analyzed by a separate statistician. Participants can expect assessments of their breathing and overall condition during this short observation period, with safety and symptom monitoring until the study ends.

Effect of Fan Application in Preventing Ticagrelor-Associated Dyspnea