Stress scores in patients with acute coronary syndrome were strongly and positively correlated with chest pain severity (r = 0.852, p < 0.001), as well as with ECG changes and elevated cardiac enzymes.
Cross-Sectional (n=105)
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In patients presenting with ACS, higher perceived stress is strongly correlated with more severe chest pain, ST-elevation on ECG, and higher levels of myocardial injury biomarkers (troponin and CK-MB).
Effect estimate: r = 0.852
p-value: p=<0.001
Background: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) remains one of the leading causes of high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Psychological factors are considered important contributors to increasing recurrence rates in patients. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the association between stress, chest pain complaints, electrocardiographic changes, and cardiac enzyme levels. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed. A sample of 105 ACS patients presenting to the hospital emergency department was selected using an accidental sampling technique. Variables measured included stress scores, chest ...
Fikriana et al. (Thu,) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute Coronary Syndrome (n=105). Stress scores in patients with acute coronary syndrome were strongly and positively correlated with chest pain severity (r = 0.852, p < 0.001), as well as with ECG changes and elevated cardiac enzymes.