Current Concepts
Management of Psychologic Responses to Myocardial Infarction
Abstract
The psychologic responses of denial, anxiety, and depression occur in a natural, predictable sequence in patients suffering acute myocardial infarction. Therapeutic interventions are possible to smooth the patients passage through these psychologic stages: cognitive structuring, environmental manipulation, relaxation exercises, anticipation, encouragement, physical conditioning and activity, and group interactions. Multidisciplinary cooperation in the psychologic support of patients after myocardial infarction is stressed.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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