Protein S100B after cardiac surgery: An indicator of long-term anxiety?
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Summary, in English
Objectives. The aim of the study was to assess long-term state and trait anxiety in cardiac surgical risk patients. Design. Thirty two patients with serum S100B > 0.3 mu g/l 48 hours after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass were matched according to age, gender, type, date and length of surgery with 35 operated patients without elevated S100B. They completed Spielberger's Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Results. Patients with elevated S100B reported more state anxiety and trait anxiety. S100B was an independent predictor of both state and trait anxiety when controlling for perioperative variables. Conclusions. Patients with elevated S100B reported more anxiety 3-6 years after cardiac surgery. A postoperative blood sample can identify risk patients and facilitate appropriate follow-up.
Department/s
Publishing year
2007
Language
English
Pages
109-113
Publication/Series
Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal
Volume
41
Issue
2
Document type
Journal article
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Topic
- Psychology
Keywords
- cardiac surgery
- S100B
- anxiety
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 1651-2006