Evaluation of the Benefits of Hypnosis During Transoesophageal Echocardiography

Summary

Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is a routine cardiology examination that is performed in most cases under local anaesthesia and is recommended for many indications.The objective of our study will be to evaluate the expected beneficial effect of using conversational hypnosis and hypnosis during a transoesophageal ultrasound examination performed directly in the examination room by the cardiologist conducting the examination.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

Patient aged ≥ 18 years old

* Patient requiring a transoesophageal ultrasound scan under local anaesthetic.
* Patient affiliated to a health insurance scheme
* French-speaking patient
* Patient who has given their free, informed and express verbal consent

Exclusion Criteria:

Patient with a contraindication to transoesophageal ultrasound (significant radiation exposure to the chest, oesophageal pathology with risk of bleeding)

* Patients with known schizophrenia or known psychiatric illness (documented in medical records)
* Patients with known dementia or known cognitive impairment (documented in medical records)
* Patients already included in an interventional research protocol
* Patients under guardianship or curatorship
* Patients deprived of their liberty
* Patients under judicial protection
* Pregnant or breastfeeding patients

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