Coping with myocardial infarction: a model with clinical applications, a literature review.
Following a myocardial infarction any residual symptoms are likely to remind the patient of a possible fatal outcome and be detrimental to successful rehabilitation. Negative psychological attitudes need to be identified early. Intervention to improve the mental state should be introduced to restore self-confidence.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological / Q000145:classification*; D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000209:etiology; D000367:Age Factors; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000150:complications; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003419:Crisis Intervention; D005190:Family; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008016:Life Change Events; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010552:Personality Assessment; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012736:Sex Education; D012907:Smoking; D013997:Time Factors
D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives