Author

Contributions

  • E. Molinari (Editor) - Contributor
  • A. Compare (Editor) - Contributor
  • G. Parati (Editor) - Contributor

Publication

2006-08-29 - Springer

Language

English

Word Count

128,750 words, Guess

Page Count

515 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 4 more
  • OCLC Control Number70840965
  • Better World Books9788847003774
  • Better World BooksKS-281-388
  • Open LibraryOL9188537M

Classifications

  • LCCRC685.C6 C555 2006
  • LCCRC666-701.2

Description

Provides a comprehensive overview of epidemiologic, experimental, and clinical data evidencing the emergence of cardiac psychology as a specialty. It offers a thorough and up-to-date review of the scientific research supporting the relationship between cardiac disease and psychological condition, practical suggestions for developing a clinical practice and directions for future research in this new field of "cardiac psychology". The first part provides an overview of the psychological risk factors for cardiac disease. Emphasis is placed on physiological basis of mind-heart link, depression and anxiety, personality and relational aspects, and on advanced statistical tools for the study of personalities at risk. The second part offers a systematic overview of literature on psychological treatments in cardiac rehabilitation.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Clinical Psychology and Heart DiseaseHardcoverSpringer2006-08-29

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