Preventing Illness Among People With Coronary Heart Disease brings together researchers from a variety of disciplines who address subjects relevant to secondary and tertiary preventive care for patients with Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). Readers gain invaluable knowledge as they read of three related studies about the effects of mental health on CHD patients' physical health, the effects of CHD on patients' mental health and quality of life, and the role of formal behavioral interventions in promoting health among patients with CHD. This authoritative book stimulates readers to do further research about the interplay of mental health, physical health, and behavioral intervention for CHD patients.



Autorentext

Robert M Kaplan, John D Piette, Joseph R Ferrari



Zusammenfassung
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death and illness in the United States, and though much progress has been made in reducing cardiac risk factors, obesity and diabetes mellitus are on the rise. Preventing Illness Among People With Coronary Heart Disease explores recent advances in drug treatments for CAD risk factors and how these interventions can play an important role in improving the length and quality of patientslives by addressing health behaviors and the need for behavioral change. This advanced text shows readers how mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and alcoholism interplay with patientsphysical health and how certain interventions can improve patientsoutlook and health status.Preventing Illness Among People With Coronary Heart Disease brings together researchers from a variety of disciplines to address subjects critical to secondary and tertiary preventive care for patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). This outstanding volume concentrates on studies from three major areas to help primary care practitioners and family practice physicians intervene successfully with risky behaviors among their patients prone to or afflicted with coronary artery disease. These include the effects of heart disease on patientsmental health and quality of life and the role of formal behavioral interventions in promoting health among patients with heart disease.Readers of Preventing Illness Among People With Coronary Heart Disease acquire a solid understanding of the factors influencing CAD patientsbehavioral patterns and mental states and how the prevalence of CAD can be reduced. Among the vital topics readers learn about are:the effects of alcohol upon CHD and blood pressureCHD risk factors in the elderlyexercise interventionscoping strategies and cardiac illnessstrategies for assessment and preventionsmoking and cardiovascular diseasePreventing Illness Among People With Coronary Heart Disease seeks to provoke greater discussion and scientific activity among professionals in the field to improve understanding of the interplay of mental health, physical health, and behavioral medicine for patients with heart disease. Primary care practitioners, family practice physicians, medical students, and others interested in preventive cardiology, preventive care, or chronic disease management will learn about recent advances in research and treatment approaches that can be applied immediately to daily practice.

Inhalt

Contents
Foreword

  • The Effects of Alcohol Use Reduction Upon Coronary Heart Disease and Blood Pressure
  • The Paradoxical Effects of CHD Risk Factors in the Oldest Old
  • Social Support, Coping Strategies, and Psychosocial Adjustment to Cardiac Ilness: Implications for Assessment and Prevention
  • Prevention of Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
  • The Effect of Intensive Coronary Risk Reduction on Psychosocial and Health-Related Quality of Life Responses
  • Preventive Care for Patients with Coronary Heart Disease: A Review of Changing Technology
  • Exercise Interventions for Older Adults with High Blood Pressure: From Efficacy to Adherence
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Review of Psychosocial and Quality of Life Outcomes
  • Smoking Cessation Following a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
  • Index
  • Reference Notes Included

Titel
Preventing Illness Among People With Coronary Heart Disease
EAN
9781136370328
ISBN
978-1-136-37032-8
Format
PDF
Herausgeber
Veröffentlichung
12.11.2012
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Dateigrösse
19.64 MB
Anzahl Seiten
214
Jahr
2012
Untertitel
Englisch