The purpose of this study was to determine the thoughts and feelings of patients (n = 24) awaiting coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and, in particular, the thoughts and feeling of those patients (n = 17) whose surgical procedure was postponed. On average these patients waited four additional days before the surgery could be performed. Patients reported that the most difficult part of CABG surgery was the wait itself. Those whose CABG surgery was postponed expressed anger and disappointment, had additional tests, procedures and medication, extended hospital stays and increased costs.
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