Psychopathological features of anxiety disorders in patients with cardiac arrhythmias before and after cardiac pacemaker implantation

In 108 patients, clinico-psychopathological features of anxiety disorders were studied before and after cardiac pacemaker (CPM) implantation, using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Both at baseline and after CPM implantation, anxiety-phobic and general anxiety disorder were the most...

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Main Authors: B. G. Iskenderov, E. V. Petrova, M. V. Docheva
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: «FIRMA «SILICEA» LLC 2008-12-01
Series:Российский кардиологический журнал
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Online Access:https://russjcardiol.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/1640
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Summary:In 108 patients, clinico-psychopathological features of anxiety disorders were studied before and after cardiac pacemaker (CPM) implantation, using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Both at baseline and after CPM implantation, anxiety-phobic and general anxiety disorder were the most common features. In patients with CPM, prevalence and severity of anxiety disorders correlated with electrocaridostimulation (ECS) regime and duration, cardiac arrhythmia severity and ECS complications. These factors point to the need for psychological rehabilitation in CPM individuals
ISSN:1560-4071
2618-7620