Book chapter
Psychological Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
The Comprehensive Handbook of Behavioral Medicine, pp.41-54
Springer Netherlands
1980
DOI: 10.1007/978-94-011-7277-6_3
Abstract
Psychological factors have long been thought to play a role in the etiology of certain types of cardiac arrhythmias. However, not until recently have such psychologically based techniques as biofeedback, relaxation training, meditation, hypnosis, and psychotherapy been used in the treatment of certain patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The aim of this chapter is threefold: 1) To provide an overview of the role psychological factors may play in the etiology of cardiac arrhythmias; 2) to review the rationale, procedures, and outcome of the various psychological interventions used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias; and 3) to discuss future directions in research and clinical application.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Psychological Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Creators
- Michael FeuersteinMarcia M Ward
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- The Comprehensive Handbook of Behavioral Medicine, pp.41-54
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-94-011-7277-6_3
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands; Dordrecht
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 1980
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy
- Record Identifier
- 9984214789302771
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