Cardiovascular Diseases & Diagnosis

Catrin Henriksson

Publications

• Research Article
  Quality of Life in Patients Under Investigation for Unclear Chest Pain; Before and After Coronary Angiography
  Author(s): Catrin Henriksson, Theresa Hallberg and Nina JohnstonCatrin Henriksson, Theresa Hallberg and Nina Johnston
  
  Background: Patients with unclear chest pain experience more anxiety compared to those receiving a clear diagnosis, and they also report lower quality of life (QoL) than a general population. The aim was to investigate if there were differences in QoL before coronary angiography compared to six months later. Methods: This was a quantitative study using the questionnaire EQ-5D. The study population consisted of patients (N=150) with unclear chest pain, referred for elective coronary angiography. They were asked to complete a questionnaire the day before coronary angiography and six months later. Results: Significant improvements were seen regarding usual activities, pain/discomfort and total health status on the day before coronary angiography compared to at six months follow up. Conclusions:.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9517.1000230

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