Why the study?
Patients with ACS often experience high levels of anxiety impacting prognosis, but evidence regarding anxiety reduction by aromatherapy in this population is lacking.
Does aromatherapy reduce anxiety and blood pressure in patients with acute coronary syndrome?
Population
14 RCTs of ACS patients aged ≥ 18 years
Comparison
Aromatherapy vs comparator
Design
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Key result
Aromatherapy significantly reduced anxiety among patients with acute coronary syndrome (SMD -1.66; 95% CI -2.47 to -0.85).
Authors
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Aromatherapy reduces anxiety and SBP in ACS; supports consideration as low-risk adjunct in acute cardiac care.
Meta-Analysis
Does aromatherapy reduce anxiety and blood pressure in patients with acute coronary syndrome?
Standardized Mean Difference: -1.66 (95% CI -2.47–-0.85)
Aromatherapy, particularly inhalation therapy, effectively reduces anxiety and systolic blood pressure in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Kim et al. (2024) conducted a meta-analysis in Acute Coronary Syndrome. Aromatherapy was evaluated on Anxiety (SMD -1.66, 95% CI -2.47 to -0.85). Aromatherapy significantly reduced anxiety among patients with acute coronary syndrome (SMD -1.66; 95% CI -2.47 to -0.85).
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