Evaluation of the effect of premedication on pain severity and hemodynamic status of patients undergoing coronary angiography

Abstract

Background: As a stressful invasive procedure, angiography causes pain and several hemodynamic changes in patients. Various forms of premedication are used to reduce these complications; however, there is no consensus on their effectiveness. This study aimed to determine the effect of premedication on pain severity and hemodynamic status of patients undergoing coronary artery angiography.