A recent article and companion infographic published in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention Journal Presents information on the role of anxiety, depression, social isolation, and anger/hostility in heart health. Led by Alison E. Gaffey, PhD, clinical psychologist (cardiovascular medicine), the team of researchers and physicians built on their previous research to explain how these psychological factors may influence heart health outcomes.
The article focuses on psychological aspects affecting patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation, a medically guided regimen aimed at enhancing cardiovascular health after major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks. Researchers emphasize that up to one third of patients in these programs experience anxiety and/or depression. Importantly, the article highlights that cardiac rehabilitation programs can reduce symptoms of depression and reduce anger/hostility among patients.
To learn more, read the graphic and article: “Psychological Risk Factors in Cardiac Rehabilitation.”
Graphic Quote: Gaffey, Allison E. PhD; Goldstein, Carly M. PhD, FAACVPR; Hayes, Megan M. PhD, FAACVPR; Lee, Sharon Y. PHD; Galema, Dianne E. PhD, FAACVPR. Psychological risk factors in cardiac rehabilitation: anxiety, depression, social isolation, and anger/hostility. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention 43(6):p E20-E21, November 2023. DOI: 10.1097/hcr.000000000000828
Article Quote: Gaffey AE, Goldstein CM, Lee SY, Hayes MM, Galema DE. Psychological risk factors in pulmonary rehabilitation: anxiety, depression, social isolation, and cognitive impairment. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2023 December 12. doi:10.1097/HCR.0000000000000843. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38079256.
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