Alternative therapies in health and medicine
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Altern Ther Health Med · May 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialMassage therapy for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
Anxiety and its pharmacological treatment can interfere with cardiac catheterization. Massage therapy has been used primarily in nonmedical settings for relaxation and stress reduction, and some research demonstrates its efficacy in medical environments. ⋯ The results of the study suggest that a 10-minute massage before an invasive cardiac procedure is insufficient to decrease stress measurably.