Patient acceptance of noninvasive and invasive coronary angiography.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Noninvasive angiography using multislice computed tomography (MSCT) is superior to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for detection of coronary stenoses. We compared patient acceptance of these two noninvasive diagnostic tests and invasive conventional coronary angiography (Angio).

Methods and findings

A total of 111 consecutive patients with suspected coronary artery disease underwent MSCT, MRI, and Angio. Subsequently, patient acceptance of the three tests was evaluated with questionnaires in all patients. The main acceptance variables were preparation and information prior to the test, degree of concern, comfort, degree of helplessness, pain (on visual analog scales), willingness to undergo the test again, and overall satisfaction. Preparation for each test was n

SUBMITTER: Schonenberger E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1796945 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature