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Psychological and psychopathological sequelae in cardiovascular acute disease

Pasquale Caponnetto1

  • 1Center for Prevention and Care of the Tabagism, University-Hospital "Policlinico V. Emanuele", University of Catania, Italy; Department of Clinical and Experimental Biomedicine, University of Catania, Italy; Institute for Social Marketing, University of Stirling, UK.

Mental Illness
|February 13, 2019
PubMed

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Mental illness significantly impacts adults, especially in emergency departments. Recognizing and addressing psychological distress in cardiovascular patients is crucial for better outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Mental illness is a growing public health concern, affecting nearly one in three adults annually.
  • Approximately 40% of emergency department patients experience diagnosable mental or addictive disorders.
  • Cardiovascular acute diseases are frequently accompanied by significant emotional and behavioral consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the primary cardiovascular acute diseases and their psychological sequelae.
  • To highlight the potential for psychological interventions to improve care pathways and clinical outcomes.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing psychological distress in cardiovascular patients.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across major databases (Medline, Psycinfo, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane library).
  • The search focused on peer-reviewed articles detailing psychological and psychopathological sequelae in cardiovascular acute disease.
  • Included studies examined emotional, behavioral, and cognitive impacts.

Main Results:

  • Stroke is associated with emotional, behavioral changes, and cognitive impairment.
  • Fear, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic symptoms are common in emergency department patients with cardiovascular acute disease.
  • Psychological distress is often intertwined with physical distress in these patients.

Conclusions:

  • Emergency department personnel must identify psychological sequelae in cardiovascular acute disease patients.
  • Interventions targeting psychological distress can improve health empowerment and care for vulnerable populations.
  • Addressing psychological health is essential for optimizing the care of patients with cardiovascular acute disease.

Keywords:
cardiovascular acute diseasemental disorderspsychological and psychopathological sequelae

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