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Albus, C. and Haass, M. (2015). Psychotherapy in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. Aktuelle Kardiol., 4 (6). S. 375 - 379. STUTTGART: GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG. ISSN 2193-5211

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Abstract

Patients with coronary artery disease with and without myocardial infarction frequently suffer from psychological disorders such as depression, pathological anxiety and chronic experience of stress. These psychological disorders are facilitated and amplified, respectively, by social isolation and distinctive personality patterns. Independent from classical cardiovascular risk factors they have a negative influence on quality of life and prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease. They should be early depicted in clinical practice and adequately treated by psychotherapy. A multimodal rehabilitation not only allows to reduce moderate symptoms of depression and anxiety but also to support a healthier life style. It is well documented that psychotherapy not only reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety but also experience of stress. Some studies even show a prognostic benefit in successfully treated patients. In patients with a psychological comorbidity a collaborative approach appears to be well suited to achieve positive effects. To better reflect the importance of psychosocial risk factors in daily practice, psychocardiological facts should be more intensively implemented into medical education and training.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Albus, C. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Haass, M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-385722
DOI:	10.1055/s-0041-107981
Journal or Publication Title:	Aktuelle Kardiol.
Volume:	4
Number:	6
Page Range:	S. 375 - 379
Date:	2015
Publisher:	GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG
Place of Publication:	STUTTGART
ISSN:	2193-5211
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/38572