The effect of mindfulness intervention on anxiety among patients with coronary heart disease prior to cardiac catheterization
Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science February 1, 2026 Desi Rusiana Alfiani, Irna Nursanti, Wati Jumaiyah et al.
Background: Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global health burden, with Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) accounting for nearly half of cases. Cardiac catheterization, widely performed in Indonesia, is vital for diagnosis and treatment but often provokes significant anxiety, potentially affecting hemodynamic stability. Mindfulness-based interventions have shown effectiveness in reducing...