Vol 7, No 4 (2022)
Review article
Published online: 2022-11-29
Depressive and anxiety disorders in the cardiological conditions: psychological interventions
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Abstract
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, despite diagnostic and pharmacological advances. These adverse effects lead to the search for new etiological factors and effective ways to prevent, treat and rehabilitate CVD. The impact of psychological factors on the development of CVD has gained scientific recognition. Mental and mood disorders, such as depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), can contribute to CVD and significantly affect the quality of life and prognosis of a CVD patient, often contributing to premature death. Therefore, it is essential to study the socio-demographic and psychosocial factors that are most likely to support pro-health behaviour and identify effective psychotherapeutic interventions for CVD patients. These findings result in new interventions, such as meta-cognitive therapy and mindfulness-based training, which promote healthy behaviours and improve clinical conditions and prognosis in CVD patients.
Keywords: psychocardiologycardiovascular diseasepsychosocial factorsmeta-cognitive therapymindfulness
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