Key result
Preoperative central sensitization, pain catastrophizing, and anxiety are linked to chronic pain after cardiac surgery.
Why the study?
The study evaluated the role of central sensitization and psychological factors in chronic postoperative pain following cardiac surgery, as well as their correlation.
Are preoperative mental characteristics and central sensitization risk factors for chronic postoperative pain in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
Population
100 patients undergoing cardiac and/or aortic surgery
Comparison
30 patients with chronic postoperative pain vs 70 patients without chronic postoperative pain
Design
Prospective cohort study
Follow-up
3—6 postoperative months
Authors
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Central sensitization correlates with chronic postoperative pain after cardiac surgery; leaves open whether screening or interventions alter outcomes.
Cohort (n=100)
Are preoperative mental characteristics and central sensitization risk factors for chronic postoperative pain in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
p-value: p=0.002
Preoperative anxiety, pain catastrophizing, and central sensitization are significant risk factors for the development of chronic postoperative pain after cardiac surgery.
Tsedinova et al. (2023) conducted a cohort in Cardiac and/or aortic surgery (n=100). Central sensitization and psychological factors (anxiety, pain catastrophizing) vs. Lower levels or absence of these factors was evaluated on Chronic postoperative pain (p=0.002). Preoperative central sensitization, pain catastrophizing, and anxiety were significantly associated with chronic postoperative pain 3-6 months after cardiac surgery (p=0.002, p=0.025, and p=0.004).
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