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[Psychopathological disorders before and after heart surgery]
1Psychiatrische und Nerven- und Poliklinik, Universität, Hamburg.
Recenti Progressi in Medicina
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This study examines mental health changes in patients undergoing open heart surgery. It details pre-operative and post-operative psychological disorders, including mood and cognitive issues, and outlines potential treatments.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Cardiology
- Psychology
Context:
- Open heart surgery presents significant psychological challenges.
- Patients experience diverse psychopathological disorders pre- and post-operatively.
Purpose:
- To characterize the frequencies and nature of psychological disorders in open heart surgery patients.
- To explore the underlying causes and therapeutic interventions for these conditions.
Summary:
- Pre-operative symptoms include cognitive and anxious-depressive disorders, with anxiety and coping difficulties being prominent.
- Post-operative manifestations can involve various mood and cognitive disorders, psychotic reactions, and delirious syndromes.
- The study reviews literature and presents findings on conditions, causes, and treatment options.
Impact:
- Informs clinical practice regarding psychological care for cardiac surgery patients.
- Highlights the need for comprehensive pre- and post-operative mental health support.
- Contributes to understanding the complex interplay between cardiac surgery and psychological well-being.