Impact of hypnosis during coronarography

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Psychology
• Medical Procedures

Background:

• Coronarography, while common, can induce patient anxiety.
• Hypnosis is an emerging technique for managing procedural anxiety.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of hypnosis in reducing anxiety and discomfort during coronarography.

Main Methods:

• 60 patients undergoing coronarography were randomized into hypnosis (HYP) and control (CTRL) groups.
• Anxiety and discomfort were measured using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Verbal Rating Scale (VRS).

Main Results:

• Hypnosis group showed significantly lower VAS and VRS scores for anxiety and discomfort.
• The HYP group required less morphine hydrochloride infusion (6.7% vs 30%).
• Right radial puncture success rate improved in the HYP group (96.7% vs 80%).

Conclusions:

• Hypnosis effectively reduces perceived pain and anxiety during coronarography.
• It decreases the need for analgesic drugs and can improve procedural success.
• Hypnosis offers a valuable complementary approach to enhance patient comfort.