Why the study?
Preoperative anxiety is linked to increased morbidity and mortality in surgical patients, but its incidence, predictors, and link to postoperative complications in vascular surgery required investigation.
Is high preoperative anxiety associated with postoperative complications in patients undergoing vascular surgery?
Population
385 consecutive patients undergoing aortic, carotid, and peripheral artery surgery
Comparison
High vs low preoperative anxiety
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Preoperative anxiety may flag higher complication risk in vascular surgery; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes.
Is high preoperative anxiety associated with postoperative complications in patients undergoing vascular surgery?
High preoperative anxiety is prevalent in vascular surgery patients and significantly correlates with an increased risk of postoperative complications, including mental disorders, pulmonary issues, and nausea.
Jovanović et al. (2022) studied this question.
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