Anxiety is not Manifested by Elevated Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Acutely Ill Cardiac Patients
Abstract
Patients with acute myocardial infarction and heart failure are often anxious. Anxiety after acute myocardial infarction may cause in-hospital complications and increased mortality. Clinicians often use heart rate and blood pressure as indicators of anxiety; however, little is known about whether these measures accurately reflect anxiety in acutely ill patients. The purpose of this study was to determine whether heart rate and blood pressure were related to level of anxiety at the time of measurement in patients with chronic advanced heart failure, patients with acute myocardial infarction, and healthy individuals.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA420156
Entities
People
- Debra K. Moser
- Kyungeh An
- Marla J. Dejong
- Misook L. Chung
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology