PTSD Symptoms Associated With Increased Risk Of Death After Heart Events
Saturday, November 8, 2008 - 02:35
in Health & Medicine
Individuals who receive implantable cardiac defibrillators after a sudden heart event appear more likely to die within five years if they experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, regardless of the severity of their disease, according to a new report.
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