• Vimal Taneja
• Dr S. Victor devasirvadam
• Dr Rajwantkaur Randhawa

The main aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Pranayama in reducing the level of anxiety among clients with Myocardial Infarction. To assess the pre and post test level of anxiety among clients with Myocardial Infarction in experimental and control group and to evaluate the effectiveness of Pranayama on level of anxiety among clients with Myocardial Infarction METHODS: The research design adopted was a quasi experimental pre and post test with control group design. Nonprobability purposive sampling technique was adopted to select the desired sample. The sample size was 60. 10 minutes of Pranayama was given to experimental group (30) for once a day in the morning for 5 consecutive days. Routine nursing care was given to control group. Standardized Spielbergers State Anxiety Rating Scale was used to assess the level of anxiety. The data collection tool was validated by 6 experts and was found to be valid. RESULTS: Analysis using paired ‘t’ test found significant values 26.96 p < 0.01 level in experimental group. The findings of the study revealed that Pranayama was effective in reducing anxiety among Clients with Myocardial Infarction.

Effectiveness, Pranayama, Myocardial Infarction.

"Effect of Pranayama in terms of Anxiety among patients with Myocardial Infarction", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no.e748-e761, March-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2203499.pdf

"Effect of Pranayama in terms of Anxiety among patients with Myocardial Infarction", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no. ppe748-e761, March-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2203499.pdf