Why the study?
Does patient perception of coronary angioplasty accurately reflect its benefits and risks compared to risk factor modification?
Population
150 cardiac patients consecutively recruited from two regional cardiology centres in Belfast, Northern…
Comparison
Coronary angioplasty (patient perception) vs Risk factor modification - patient perception
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
Loading...
Patients' overestimation of angioplasty benefits may skew consent discussions; leaves open whether education aligns expectations with evidence.
Does patient perception of coronary angioplasty accurately reflect its benefits and risks compared to risk factor modification?
Patients vastly overrate the capacity of coronary angioplasty to control their disease and extend life expectancy compared to risk factor modification.
Kee et al. (1997) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: