Open AccessPsychological distress across the course of care: A case study from implantable cardioverter defibrillator to cardiac transplantation evaluation
Author(s) -
Eads Angela S.,
Sears Samuel F.,
Marhefka Stephanie,
Aranda Juan,
Schofield Richard,
Conti Jamie B.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
clinical cardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.263
H-Index - 72
eISSN - 1932-8737
pISSN - 0160-9289
DOI - 10.1002/clc.4960240911
Subject(s) - medicine , psychosocial , implantable cardioverter defibrillator , anxiety , distress , intensive care medicine , psychological distress , transplantation , psychiatry , clinical psychology
The psychological distress of cardiac patients can complicate treatment or the recovery process. This case study presents a 47‐year‐old male recipient of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator who experienced multiple, consecutive shocks and subsequently developed anxiety and depressive difficulties. Psychological treatment to diminish these symptoms was employed. Despite declining cardiac function, the patient made significant progress in managing this negative affect. Subsequently, he was evaluated for cardiac transplant, and this treatment progress became critical evidence of his psychosocial suitability for transplant.