Comparing the effect of acupressure points shenmen (HE7) with a third eye on anxiety in patients undergoing coronary angiography

Abstract

Background and Objective: Coronary angiography is one of the most common diagnostic procedures in cardiac patients that can increase the level of anxiety. Anxiety also is a risk factor for cardiac disease. The present study aimed to determine the effect of acupressure at the hearts shenmen (HE-7) and the third eye (Yintang) on anxiety in patients undergoing coronary angiography.