Relationship of Psychological Characteristics to Daily Life Ischemia: An Analysis From the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Psychophysiological Investigations in Myocardial Ischemia

Conclusions In clinically stable patients with CAD, the tendency to suppress angry and hostile feelings, particularly openly aggressive behavior, was associated with DLI. These findings warrant a study in larger cohorts, and intervention studies are needed to ascertain whether management strategies that modify these psychological characteristics improve outcomes.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research