Role of the psyche in recovery from myocardial infarction.
The need for psychosocial counseling in survivors of myocardial infarction is often overlooked. A few casual remarks at the bedside will not suffice. These patients progress through three definable stages: (1) stress, (2) disorganization, and (3) reconstruction. The assistance of the physician in helping the patient through these phases is imperative to complete recovery.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003289:Convalescence; D003376:Counseling; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D006801:Humans; D008606:Mental Processes; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications