Psychological Distress Affects Performance during Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation
Marta Ricci,
Gino Pozzi,
Naike Caraglia
et al.
Abstract:Background: It is known that psychosocial distress affects the morbidity and mortality of patients with cardiovascular disease of every age. The aim of this study was to produce novel information on how psychological distress can influence cardiovascular performance in patients after cardiac surgery undergoing multidisciplinary cardiac rehabilitation. Methods: Patients (n = 57) admitted after cardiac surgery for valvular or coronary disease underwent, within 5 days of admission, the Symptom Checklist-90-Revise… Show more
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