Use of alternative medicine by patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Liu, Eric H.; Turner, Leslie M.; Lin, Susan; Klaus, Lorissa; Choi, Lorraine; Whitworth, Jery; Ting, Windsor; Öz, Mehmet C.

doi:10.1067/mtc.2000.107339

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“…Out of 180 CHF patients, 59% used vitamins and minerals and 38% used herbal or health food products. Liu and associates evaluated the prevalence of CAM used in 263 patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery [22]. Seventy-five percent of respondents utilized CAM including vitamins (53.6%), nutritional therapy (17.1%) and herbs (9.9%).…”

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Use of biological based therapy in patients with cardiovascular diseases in a university-hospital in New York City

Chagan

Bernstein

Cheng

et al. 2005

BMC Complement Altern Med

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Background: The use of complementary and alternative products including Biological Based Therapy (BBT) has increased among patients with various medical illnesses and conditions. The studies assessing the prevalence of BBT use among patients with cardiovascular diseases are limited. Therefore, an evaluation of BBT in this patient population would be beneficial. This was a survey designed to determine the effects of demographics on the use of Biological Based Therapy (BBT) in patients with cardiovascular diseases. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of the education level on the use of BBT in cardiovascular patients. This survey also assessed the perceptions of users regarding the safety/efficacy of BBT, types of BBT used and potential BBTdrug interactions.

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Use of biological based therapy in patients with cardiovascular diseases in a university-hospital in New York City

Chagan

Bernstein

Cheng

et al. 2005

BMC Complement Altern Med

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“…One study in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery demonstrated that only 17% of patients informed their physician that they were taking alternative medicines. 6 Although some forms of CAM appear helpful and are even prescribed or recommended by physicians, there are significant dangers associated with these agents. Published reports of profound adverse drug reactions to dietary supplements and herbal remedies are plentiful.…”

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The cardiovascular patient's perceptions of complementary and alternative medicine

Krasuski

Michaelis

Eckart

2006

Clinical Cardiology

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SummaryBackground: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is common among patients with cardiovascular disorders and is generally underrecognized by physicians. The attitudes of these patients regarding these therapies and their perceptions of safety and efficacy have not been well defined.Methods: A written survey was received from a cohort of outpatients seen at a large outpatient cardiovascular clinic in Texas. Over 75% of patients responded, with more than 90% of returned surveys adequate for analysis.Results: Of the 210 respondents 113 admitted to CAM use, with Vitamins E and C being the most frequently utilized agents. Women were significantly more likely to take CAM than men (69 vs. 46%, p = 0.002), particularly those taking hormone replacement therapy. Over half of patients surveyed stated their cardiologist was unaware of their use of CAM. Only 15% of patients felt that CAM was more efficacious than their traditional medications, but almost half felt it was significantly safer. A similar number were unaware of any interactions between CAM and their other medications.Conclusions: Use of CAM is common in cardiology outpatients, and many patients remain unaware of potential health risks. Physicians should routinely question patients about use of CAM and attempt to educate users regarding potential health risks.

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“…New use of CAM was thought to be a marker for psychosocial distress in these women. In the surgical setting, 44% of patients surveyed reported the use of CAM, only 17% had informed their physicians, and 48% responded that they did not want to discuss the topic [3]. Taken together, these and similar studies indicate a high use of CAM, in particular herbal medicine, in the general population and among those with psychiatric conditions.…”

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“…Most patients do not inform their primary care physician of their use of CAM [1,2]. Although in many instances there may be no adverse effects, hazards can occur; for example, products may interact with anesthetic agents, or may cause unexpected coagulopathies during or after surgery [3]. Extensive information about herbal products is not readily available for physicians in the United States.…”

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What the general psychiatrist should know about herbal medicine

Kenny

Muskin

Brown³

et al. 2001

Curr Psychiatry Rep

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The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has increased tremendously over the past 10 years. As a result of the increase physicians must understand both the factual information about CAM practices and the psychologic reasons patients seek out such treatments. A particular concern is the use of CAM by patients without the knowledge of their physicians, which may lead to complications resulting from interactions, or adverse effects from treatments of which the physician is unaware. This paper reviews research concerning the use of CAM by patients, explores some of the psychodynamic factors in CAM use, and suggests means of integrating that use into the patient's therapy. Specific information about herbal and other alternative products is provided.

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Use of alternative medicine by patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Cited by 72 publications

References 24 publications

Use of biological based therapy in patients with cardiovascular diseases in a university-hospital in New York City

Use of biological based therapy in patients with cardiovascular diseases in a university-hospital in New York City

The cardiovascular patient's perceptions of complementary and alternative medicine

What the general psychiatrist should know about herbal medicine

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