Title: Understanding anxiety and depression after spontaneous coronary artery dissection: targets for intervention.
Authors: Edwards, Katharine S; Wagers, Tina Pittman
Abstract: The article focuses on the mental health challenges faced by survivors of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), particularly anxiety and depression. Topics include the prevalence and risk factors for these symptoms, the impact of social support and financial strain, and the importance of targeted interventions like stress management programs and peer support networks.
Subjects: AUSTRALIA; MENTAL depression risk factors; PSYCHOLOGY of cardiac patients; RISK assessment; POST-traumatic stress disorder; PSYCHOTHERAPY; PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience; PSYCHOLOGICAL distress; STRESS management; SOCIAL services case management; ARTERIAL dissections; MENTAL illness; ANXIETY; AGE distribution; WAGES; INFORMATION resources; CORONARY arteries; VOCATIONAL rehabilitation; MENTAL depression; CARDIAC rehabilitation
Publication: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2024, Vol 23, Issue 8, pe177
ISSN: 1474-5151
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvae090

Understanding anxiety and depression after spontaneous coronary artery dissection: targets for intervention.

Edwards, Katharine S; Wagers, Tina Pittman