March 1, 2005Psychosomatic Medicine182 citations
View Full PaperBehavioral and Emotional Triggers of Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Critique
Structured PICO
Do behavioral and emotional triggers elicit acute coronary syndromes in vulnerable individuals?
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Population
Vulnerable individuals at risk for acute coronary syndromes
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Intervention
Behavioral and emotional triggers
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Outcome
Acute coronary syndromes
This systematic review highlights that while behavioral and emotional factors are probable triggers for ACS, translating this pathophysiological understanding into patient benefit remains a challenge.
Abstract
Behavioral and emotional factors are probable triggers of acute coronary syndromes in vulnerable individuals, and the pathophysiological processes elicited by these stimuli are being increasingly understood. The benefits to patients of knowledge to these processes have yet to accrue.