The primary aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that use of VR combined with standard procedural education will result in less pre-procedural anxiety than standard procedural education alone among patients undergoing first-time cardiac catheterization. The VR technology being evaluated in this study will allow patients to experience a 3-D simulation of certain aspects of their upcoming procedure prior to the actual procedure date.
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Change in Anxiety Measured by the Sate-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)
Timeframe: Change from baseline visit to procedure day. Baseline visits will occur up to 4 weeks prior to procedure.