Patient satisfaction with coronary CT angiography versus invasive coronary angiography: results of a single-center randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Because there is evidence for a clinical benefit of using coronary computed tomography (CT) angiography instead of invasive coronary angiography (ICA) in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), we ascertained if patient satisfaction could represent an important barrier to implementation of coronary CT in clinical practice.

Materials and methods

A total of 329 patients with suspected CAD and clinical indication for ICA were randomly assigned to undergo either CT or ICA for guiding treatment. Satisfaction for both groups was assessed by patient questionnaire completed twice, ≥24 h after CT or ICA, and at follow-up after a median of 3.7 years. Assessment included preparation, concern, comfort, helplessness, pain, willingness to undergo tests again, over

SUBMITTER: Bosserdt M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11364721 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature