Music Therapy may Decrease Radial Artery Spasm Rates and Increase Satisfaction during Coronary Angiography

Title:Music Therapy may Decrease Radial Artery Spasm Rates and Increase Satisfaction during Coronary Angiography

Volume: 23

Author(s): Muzaffer Aslan, Doğaç Okşen, Yunus Emre Yavuz*Çağdaş Kaynak

Affiliation:

• Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siirt University, Siirt, Türkiye

Keywords: Radial access, vasospasm, music therapy, anxiety, coronary angiography, preventive cardiology.

Abstract:

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.

Cite this article as:

Aslan Muzaffer, Okşen Doğaç, Yavuz Emre Yunus*, Kaynak Çağdaş, Music Therapy may Decrease Radial Artery Spasm Rates and Increase Satisfaction during Coronary Angiography, Current Vascular Pharmacology 2025; 23 () . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0115701611322882250127051550