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October 25, 2025Eastern Journal of PsychiatryOpen Access

Preoperative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

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Key result

Among patients undergoing CABG surgery, 84% exhibited a moderate level of preoperative anxiety, with a significant association found between gender and anxiety (p < 0.001).

Why the study?

Patients scheduled for elective cardiac surgical interventions often exhibit preoperative anxiety that impacts surgical outcomes, prompting assessment of anxiety in CABG patients.

Population

70 patients undergoing CABG surgery in a tertiary care referral hospital

Design

Cross-sectional study

Authors

MSM. SudhakarDSD Sasikala

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Overview

Moderate preoperative anxiety common in CABG; supports screening but leaves open whether interventions improve outcomes.

Study Design

Type

Cross-Sectional (n=70)

Multicenter

No

Structured PICO

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Population
70 patients (mean age 57.29 years, 11.4% female) undergoing CABG surgery at a tertiary care referral hospital.
O
Outcome
Preoperative anxiety assessed using the State-trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)patient reported

Main Result

p-value: p=<0.001

Patients undergoing CABG surgery exhibit significant levels of preoperative anxiety, suggesting a need for multidisciplinary psychological support strategies.

Cite This Study

Sudhakar et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Coronary artery disease (n=70). CABG surgery was evaluated on Preoperative anxiety level (p=<0.001). Among patients undergoing CABG surgery, 84% exhibited a moderate level of preoperative anxiety, with a significant association found between gender and anxiety (p < 0.001).

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