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Factorial analysis in psycho-coronary syndrome
Schweizer Archiv Fur Neurologie, Neurochirurgie Und Psychiatrie = Archives Suisses De Neurologie, Neurochirurgie Et De Psychiatrie
|January 1, 1980
Summary
This study identified a distinct psycho-coronary syndrome in stroke patients, characterized by cognitive decline and psychological distress. These patients often experienced authoritarian medical care and expressed fear of relapse.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cardiology
- Neurology
Background:
- Stroke patients can exhibit psychological distress and cognitive impairments.
- The concept of a psycho-coronary syndrome requires further clinical validation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and characterize patients with psycho-coronary syndrome among stroke survivors.
- To validate the existence of psycho-coronary syndrome as a distinct clinical entity.
Main Methods:
- Factorial analysis was applied to a cohort of 86 stroke patients.
- A subgroup of 23 patients exhibiting specific cognitive and fatigue symptoms was identified.
Main Results:
- The identified subgroup showed significant concentration lapses, intellectual fatigue, and memory deterioration.
- These patients were associated with authoritarian physicians, longer hospitalizations, and greater work absence.
- They exhibited self-depressive tendencies and fear of relapse disproportionate to stroke severity.
Conclusions:
- Factorial analysis supports the reality of psycho-coronary syndrome as a clinical condition in stroke patients.
- This syndrome is linked to specific psychological traits and healthcare interactions.