A current article and accompanying infographic printed in Journal of cardiopulmonary prevention and rehabilitation presents data on the position of tension, melancholy, social isolation, and anger/hostility on coronary heart well being. Led by Allison E. Gaffey, PhD, scientific psychologist (cardiovascular drugs), the group of researchers and clinicians constructed on earlier analysis as an instance how these psychological elements can have an effect on cardiovascular well being outcomes.
The article focuses on the psychological facets that affect sufferers present process cardiac rehabilitation, a physician-guided routine geared toward enhancing cardiovascular well being after main cardiac occasions similar to coronary heart assaults. Researchers emphasize that one-third of sufferers in these packages expertise anxiousness and/or melancholy. Importantly, the article highlights that cardiac rehabilitation packages can alleviate signs of melancholy and cut back anger and hostility amongst sufferers.
For extra data, learn the graphic and article: “Psychological Danger Components in Cardiac Rehabilitation.”
Graphic quote: Gaffey, Allison E. PhD; Goldstein, Carly M. PhD, FAACVPR; Hays, Megan M. PhD, FAACVPR; Lee, Sharon Y. PhD; Gaalema, Diann E. PhD, FAACVPR. Psychological Danger Components in Cardiac Rehabilitation: ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SOCIAL ISOLATION AND ANGER/HOSTILITY. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Prevention and Rehabilitation 43(6):p E20-E21, November 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/HCR.00000000000000828
Article quote: Gaffey AE, Goldstein CM, Lee SY, Hays MM, Gaalema DE. Psychological Danger Components in Pulmonary Rehabilitation: ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SOCIAL ISOLATION AND COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Anterior. December 12, 2023. doi: 10.1097/HCR.0000000000000843. E-publishing forward of print. PMID: 38079256.