Synergy and peripheral percutaneous transluminal angioplasty.

Peripheral percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with endovascular stent is a procedure to improve the symptoms of claudication caused by peripheral vascular disease. There is evidence to show that upward of 30% of patients seek further intervention for recurring symptoms in 1 year. This high rate of recidivism necessitates nursing intervention postprocedure in the hospital to promote a lifestyle change. The Synergy Model is useful to develop a relationship between the patient and the nurse that promotes a lifestyle change. The outlined patient who underwent peripheral percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and the nurse characteristics within the Synergy Model lend themselves to frame a short, intense hospital stay inclusive of thorough, patient-centered teaching.