Key result
Music therapy during coronary catheterization reduced radial artery spasm compared to a quiet environment (11.5% vs. 20.3%; p=0.035), though not statistically significant in multivariate analysis.
Why the study?
Radial artery spasm (RAS) is an undesirable event increased by anxiety, and whether listening to music during transradial catheterization reduces RAS required investigation.
Does listening to music reduce radial artery spasm rates and anxiety in patients undergoing coronary catheterization via the radial artery?
Cohort (n=147)
Does listening to music reduce radial artery spasm rates and anxiety in patients undergoing coronary catheterization via the radial artery?
Absolute Event Rate: 11.5% vs 20.3%
p-value: p=0.035
Music therapy during transradial coronary angiography is a feasible and inexpensive method that may help reduce patient anxiety and decrease the incidence of radial artery spasm.
Music during radial catheterization may reduce RAS; leaves open need for RCTs on outcomes.
INTRODUCTION: With the widespread use of the radial artery in catheterization procedures, radial artery spasm (RAS) is frequently considered an undesirable event. It is known that anxiety increases RAS, and listening to music helps individuals control anxiety during the procedure. This study aimed to investigate the effects of music concerts on RAS. METHODS: In this prospective study, imaging and interventional coronary catheterization procedures using the radial artery were included. One group listened to a musical recital during the procedure, while the other group was treated in a quiet environment. The demographics, procedural parameters, and complications of both groups were compared. RESULTS: The study included a total of 147 patients, with an average age of 51.6 ± 11.1 years. Of these, 78 patients (53%) listened to music, while 69 patients (46.9%) underwent catheterization in a quiet environment. The impact of music therapy on the RAS was found to be significant (11.5% vs. 20.3%; p=0.035). While music therapy showed a potential to reduce RAS rates, its effect was not statistically significant in multivariate analysis (p=0.055). CONCLUSION: Music is a feasible, simple, and inexpensive method for reducing anxiety levels in patients. Listening to music during catheterization can reduce procedural discomfort and the frequency of undesirable events by helping people control their anxiety.
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Aslan et al. (2025) conducted a cohort in Coronary catheterization via radial artery (n=147). Music therapy vs. Quiet environment was evaluated on Radial artery spasm (RAS) (p=0.035). Music therapy during coronary catheterization reduced radial artery spasm compared to a quiet environment (11.5% vs. 20.3%; p=0.035), though not statistically significant in multivariate analysis.
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