Thursday, June 2, 2011

Fear of Dying During a Heart Attack Is Linked to Increased Inflammation


ScienceDaily (June 1, 2011) — Intense distress and fear of dying, which many people experience when suffering the symptoms of a heart attack, are not only fairly common emotional responses but are also linked to biological changes that occur during the event, according to new research published online June 1 in the European Heart Journal. These changes, in turn, are associated with other biological processes during the following weeks that can predict a worse outcome for patients.

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