BioMed Research International

Research Article

Evaluation of Stress Intensity and Anxiety Level in Preoperative Period of Cardiac Patients

Table 5

Perioperative factors influencing the feeling of anxiety and stress in eight categories.
VariableMedium valueLevel
Surgery2.5
Illness2.0
Complications1.8
Pain1.6
Suffering1.4
Anesthesia1.4
Admission to hospital1.4
Incertitude1.3