Anxiety levels of patients undergoing coronary procedures in the catheterization laboratory

Abstract

In the largest cohort to date, we examined anxiety among patients undergoing PCI or CAG was highest immediately around the procedure, particularly in patients aged <65years, of female gender, undergoing primary PCI, or with a lower level of education. Better pre-procedural information or pharmacological strategies may reduce anxiety in these patients.

Predictors of adherence to treatment by patients with coronary heart disease after percutaneous coronary intervention

“…Fear of complications may lead to anxiety, which is, according to Delewi et al. (), related to female gender after PCI. Anxiety is understood as a condition in which a person experiences a fear, along with activation of the autonomous nervous system.…”

Understanding the patient experience of pain and discomfort during cardiac catheterization

“…Adopting a “time‐out” strategy that includes “sedate then wait” as part of the procedural workflow would also provide the operator and nursing staff opportunity to include the patient in discussion and shared decision‐making regarding pain control and sedation goals . The treatment of pain and discomfort during invasive procedures is dependent on the experience of the operator, patient expectations, and workflow factors in the clinical scenario such as time intervals that may influence or affect patient safety . Therefore, maintaining a balance between patient preference and expectations for comfort, and the necessary requirements for patient safety, may ultimately improve the overall patient experience.…”

“…Despite evidence that invasive procedures are commonly associated with various degrees of anxiety and discomfort, such discomfort during cardiac catheterization is largely observed . These observations are underreported, undocumented, unmeasured, and poorly understood through current assessment methods.…”

Effectiveness of reflexology on anxiety of patients undergoing cardiovascular interventional procedures: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

“…Surprisingly, anxiety level before coronary angiography was reported to be higher than before the cardiac surgery (Moradi & Adib‐Hajbaghery, ). Patients undergoing coronary angiography experience higher anxiety and depression that may affect their prognosis and recovery (Delewi et al., ; Korkmaz, Korkmaz, Yildiz, Gündoğan, & Atmaca, ). There is a significant association found between anxiety and slow coronary blood flow (Durmaz et al., ; Yalvac et al., ).…”