Anxiety and anxiety disorders in cardiology practice

The review contains data on prevalence, clinics and clinical value of anxiety disorders (AD) in cardiology practice. Differential diagnostics of pathological anxiety somatic symptoms and cardiovascular disease symptoms are reviewed. AD screening principles in cardiac patients are described. Clinical...

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Main Author: E. G. Starostina
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: «SILICEA-POLIGRAF» LLC 2006-06-01
Series:Кардиоваскулярная терапия и профилактика
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Online Access:https://cardiovascular.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/1218
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Summary:The review contains data on prevalence, clinics and clinical value of anxiety disorders (AD) in cardiology practice. Differential diagnostics of pathological anxiety somatic symptoms and cardiovascular disease symptoms are reviewed. AD screening principles in cardiac patients are described. Clinical trials’ results on AD input in coronary heart disease and arterial hypertension pathogenesis, as well as on cardiovascular death risk increase in patients with pathological anxiety, are analyzed. Potential pathogenetic mechanisms explaining this link are discussed. Finally, practical recommendations on AD treatment in cardiac patients are delivered, according to international consensus on anxiety in cardiology.
ISSN:1728-8800
2619-0125