Abstract:Background: Non-invasive diagnostic imaging of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) is frequently carried out with cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) or myocardial perfusion single photon emission computed tomography (MPS). CMR is the gold standard for the evaluation of scar after myocardial infarction and MPS the clinical gold standard for ischemia. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is at times difficult for patients and may induce anxiety while patient experience of MPS is largely unknow… Show more
“…In another attempt to alleviate anxiety, extra video information was given to patients preparing for MRI. No relief of anxiety could be demonstrated, but the patients felt more relaxed [107]. Extended information about the MRI procedure together with instructions for relaxing has been shown to decrease anxiety [108][109][110].…”
Section: Mri From the Patient Perspectivementioning
“…In another attempt to alleviate anxiety, extra video information was given to patients preparing for MRI. No relief of anxiety could be demonstrated, but the patients felt more relaxed [107]. Extended information about the MRI procedure together with instructions for relaxing has been shown to decrease anxiety [108][109][110].…”
Section: Mri From the Patient Perspectivementioning
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