PSYC 2301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Angina Pectoris, Coronary Circulation, Myocardial Infarction
25 Nov 2015
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Mortality is the main issue that concerns patients and families. Survival rates are much higher than in the past o. Patients may need to develop reasonable plans to discouraged carry them out. Gaining a sense of control over the illness. Restoring self-esteem, sometimes comparing themselves to less fortunate. Role of family and close others related to better perceived health and psychosocial functioning. Low perceived social support related to poor adjustment. Cycle of dependence can emerge to patient helplessness and family nurturance. Narrowing of coronary arteries that cause the blood vessels to be unable to supply the heart with blood. Causes impairment in oxygen flow, pain (angina pectoris) and can cause heart attack (myocardial infarction) May be caused by hbp, diabetes, smoking, obesity, etc. Plaque buildup does not beat with the heart, so it cant be detected. Restriction of blood flow results in characteristic pattern o. Women are more likely to develop chd after menopause.
