Management of Anxiety in Pre-Operative CABG Clients

Management of Anxiety in Pre-Operative CABG Clients

Coronary Heart Disease

Anxiety Management

Benson’s Relaxation

Coronary Artery

Bypass Grafting

Anxiety and stress affect cardiac functions leading to the development of various heart diseases including Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) where cholesterol build-up leads to coronary artery occlusion causing angina, cardiac arrest and possible death. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) is a surgical procedure to treat CAD in severe cases. This study aims to employ psychological intervention to reduce anxiety in pre-operative CABG patients. A case-control study measuring anxiety levels was conducted in 30 participants. They received psychological interventions and their anxiety levels were determined by administering HAM-A rating scales pre and post assessment prior to surgery. The intervention group had better prognosis and recovery after CABG than the control group who received no psychological intervention. Reduction in anxiety pre-surgery leads to a better outcome.

Thanusayan, Vinishiya

Artha Journal of Social Sciences; Vol. 19 No. 1 (2020): Artha Journal of Social Sciences; 67 - 76

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0975-329X

Centre for Publications, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore

2020-01-01

Copyright (c) 2020 Artha Journal of Social Sciences

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