Fear of dying during a heart attack is linked to increased inflammation
2 June 2011Intense distress and fear of dying, which many people experience when suffering the symptoms of a heart attack, are not only fairly common emotional responses but are also linked to biological changes that occur during the event, according to new research published online today in the European Heart Journal. These changes, in turn, are associated with other biological processes during the following weeks that can predict a worse outcome for patients.
Read the paper: Fear of dying and inflammation following acute coronary syndromePublished in European Heart Journal, Advance Access, 1 June 2011.
Read the press release here.
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