Psychological state in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery or percutaneous coronary...

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Psychology
• Health Outcomes

Background:

• Coronary artery disease (CAD) necessitates interventions like percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
• Patients and their spouses often face significant psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and stress, surrounding these cardiac procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the changes in anxiety, depression, and stress levels in patients undergoing PCI or CABG and their spouses.
• To compare the psychological impact of PCI versus CABG on patients and their partners.

Main Methods:

• A study involving 196 patients scheduled for PCI or CABG and their spouses.
• Utilized the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) for assessments.
• Data collected pre-procedure and one month post-procedure.

Main Results:

• Significant reductions in anxiety, depression, and stress were observed in both patients and their spouses over time.
• No statistically significant differences in psychological outcomes were found between the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) groups.
• A correlation was noted between the psychological stress levels of patients and their spouses.

Conclusions:

• Both PCI and CABG procedures lead to improvements in psychological well-being for patients and their families.
• Providing comprehensive information about cardiac procedures to patients and their spouses can aid in managing psychological states.
• Interventions aimed at psychological support are crucial for patients and families undergoing major cardiac surgery or intervention.