Background: Myocardial infarction (MI) patients face a higher risk of recurrent cardiovascular events and reduced quality of life. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a comprehensive secondary prevention program that improves ...

In this expert panel report which was held in Isfahan, Iran, the participants were Carl Eduard Scheidt, Alexander Wunsch, Hamid Afshar, Farzad Goli, Azadeh Malekian, Mohammad Reza Sharbafchi, Masoud Ferdosi, Farzad Taslimi, ...

Background: Anxiety is one of the causes and consequences of a heart attack, and its therapy is critical in lowering the risk of recurrence and improving patients' quality of life. The current study aims to examine the ...

Background: Psychocardiology explores the impact of symbolic, emotional, behavioral, and social factors on cardiovascular functions and vice versa. This holistic approach focuses on managing psychosocial predisposing ...

Background: Heart failure (HF) refers to an enduring disorder associated with a high prevalence of comorbid depression, which negatively impacts patients' quality of life (QoL). The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral ...

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF), a frequently occurring heart rhythm disorder, is linked to a higher likelihood of mortality, heart failure, and stroke. Patients with AF often have poor illness perceptions and suboptimal ...

Background: Self-care is becoming increasingly popular due to rising medical costs, isolation from family, and rising hospital infections. Therefore, the current research aimed to investigate the impact of psychological ...

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major public health concern worldwide, and psychological stress is an important risk factor for CAD. MBSR, or mindfulness-based stress reduction, is showing promise as a ...

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating condition that significantly impacts patients' quality of life (QoL). Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a complementary therapy for ...

Background: Depression and anxiety are prevalent psychological comorbidities within the patient group with AMI (acute myocardial infarction) and correlate with harmful effects. This research aimed to examine the predictive ...

Psychological disorders can be considered as evolutionary deficits. These evolutionary problems can include, on the one hand, the insufficient genetically programmed neural pathways, especially between the limbic system ...

Background: Heart attack, as a threatening event, affects patients' mental health, thus causing symptoms of anxiety and depression. The current research was conducted with the aim to evaluate the relationship between ...

Background: Hypertension is a major contributor to the global burden of cardiovascular diseases, affecting over 1.28 billion adults worldwide. One of the primary contributors to the progression of cardiovascular diseases ...