Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among Cardiac Patients: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Considerations for Assessment and Treatment

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among Cardiac Patients: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Considerations for Assessment and Treatment

There is increasing awareness of the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on physical health, particularly cardiovascular disease. We review the literature on the role of trauma in the development of cardiovascular risk factors and disease, aftermath of a cardiac event, and risk for recur...

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Main Authors: Heather Tulloch, Paul S. Greenman, Vanessa Tassé
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-12-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
Subjects:
posttraumatic stress
cardiovascular
assessment
treatment
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/5/1/27

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