Key result
Angina during daily life was significantly associated with psychological distress and anxiety, but not with inducible myocardial ischemia on stress perfusion imaging.
Why the study?
Is angina during daily activities and exercise stress testing more strongly associated with inducible myocardial ischemia or psychological distress in patients with confirmed or suspected coronary disease?
Population
788 individuals with confirmed or suspected coronary disease referred for clinical testing
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports distress assessment during angina evaluation; leaves open whether anxiety-targeted interventions improve outcomes in suspected CAD.
Observational (n=788)
Is angina during daily activities and exercise stress testing more strongly associated with inducible myocardial ischemia or psychological distress in patients with confirmed or suspected coronary disease?
Angina during daily life is more strongly associated with psychological distress and perceived threat than with inducible myocardial ischemia, suggesting a need for treatments targeting distress alongside ischemia.
Sullivan et al. (2008) conducted an observational in Confirmed or suspected coronary disease (n=788). Psychological distress and inducible myocardial ischemia was evaluated on Angina reported with routine daily activities and during an exercise stress test. Angina during daily life was significantly associated with psychological distress and anxiety, but not with inducible myocardial ischemia on stress perfusion imaging.
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