Introduction. Cardiac diseases have grown significantly in recent years, causing many
deaths globally. Cardiac diseases can impose a significant economic burden on societies …

Background: The overall utilization of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is low despite its proven
benefits in secondary prevention. Virtual reality (VR), a novel method of rehabilitation, may …

Different forms of immersive technology, such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality
(AR), are getting increasingly invested in medicine. Advances in head-mounted display …

Aim To evaluate the impact of a virtual reality (VR) intervention on adult patients'
preoperative anxiety, heart rate, respiration rate and blood pressure. Design A systematic …

Background To improve symptoms and reduce poor outcomes related to heart failure (HF),
international guidelines recommend cardiac rehabilitation (CR), particularly for those with a …

Background Cardiac procedures often induce pain and anxiety in patients, adversely
impacting recovery. Pharmachological approaches have limitations, prompting exploration …

Background Virtual reality exposure and distraction are recent novel technologies for
reducing preoperative anxiety symptoms. However, the effectiveness of virtual reality …

Virtual reality offers a multisensory experience to patients, allowing them to hear, watch, and
interact in a virtual environment. Immersive virtual reality is particularly suitable for the …

Background Since patients are conscious during the coronary angiography procedure, they
may experience pain and anxiety regarding possible complications and an uncertain …

The management of anxiety because of upcoming invasive coronary angiography (ICA)
remains suboptimal. Previously published studies investigating the potential of virtual reality …