ArticleLa Radiologia medica2014
Acceptance of noninvasive computed tomography coronary angiography: for a patient-friendly medicine.
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- Symptoms and quality of life in patients with suspected angina undergoing CT coronary angiography: a randomised controlled trial.Heart (British Cardiac Society) · 2017Trial
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- Integrated non-invasive approach to atherosclerosis with cardiac CT and carotid ultrasound in patients with suspected coronary artery disease.La Radiologia medica · 2017Article
- Relationship between anxiety level and radiological investigation. Comparison among different diagnostic imaging exams in a prospective single-center study.La Radiologia medica · 2016Article
- Collateral non cardiac findings in clinical routine CT coronary angiography: results from a multi-center registry.La Radiologia medica · 2015Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study was done to evaluate the psychological state and anxiety of patients undergoing computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA), and assess their acceptance and satisfaction compared to invasive conventional coronary angiography (CCA). MATERIALS AND
methodsA total of 442 consecutive patients (282 male; mean age 57.7 ± 9.5 years) who underwent CTCA for suspected or known coronary artery disease were evaluated with the Endler Multimodality Anxiety Scales (EMAS) before and after the scan, and a questionnaire administered after the scan. Among the 442 patients, 181 had a history of CCA. Two radiologists assessed the image quality of CTCA.
resultsAnxiety was more intense prior to the scan (EMAS score 51.7 vs. 46.7, p < 0.01) and in patients with a history of CCA (EMAS score 55.5 vs. 49.1, p < 0.01). Women presented more intense anxiety (EMAS score 59.5 vs. 47.3, p < 0.01), higher mean heart rate (63.5 ± 7.6 vs. 60.7 ± 7.3 beats per minute, p < 0.01) and a lower image quality than men (p < 0.0001). CTCA proved to be more acceptable than CCA because of accurate preparation, lower concern prior to the examination, negligible pain, higher comfort, and greater overall satisfaction (p < 0.0001).
conclusionsComputed tomography coronary angiography is a patient-friendly imaging method because of the minimal perceived discomfort. Anxiety may affect CTCA image quality in women.
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