Analysis of coronary angiography related psychophysiological responses

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Okkesim S., Kara S., Kaya M. G., Asyali M. H.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING ONLINE, cilt.10, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 10
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1186/1475-925x-10-71
  • Dergi Adı: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING ONLINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Abdullah Gül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Coronary angiography is an important tool in diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. However, it is the administration is relatively stressful and emotionally traumatic for the subjects. The aim of this study is to evaluate psychophysiological responses induced by the coronary angiography instead of subjective methods such as a questionnaire. We have also evaluated the influence of the tranquilizer on the psychophysiological responses.