Development of new research tool for patient data collection on anxiety prior to cardiac catheterization

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Development of new research tool for patient data collection on anxiety prior to cardiac catheterization

Introduction

Cardiac catheterization is an invasive procedure used for diagnosing vascular and cardiac obstruction. The procedure is also handy for therapeutic interventions. The surgeon accesses the heart through femoral, radial or brachial artery. The catheter tube percutaneously enters the femoral and radial artery, while the entry through brachial artery requires a cut (Baim et al, 2000). The procedure itself is not complicated; however, complications may arise during access to the heart. ...