Author/Authors :
Khayyam Nekouei، Zohreh نويسنده PhD Student, Department of Psychology, Isfahan Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran. , , Neshatdoost، Hamidtaher نويسنده Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran , , Yousefy، Alireza نويسنده , , Sadeghi، Masoumeh نويسنده , , Manshaee، Gholamreza نويسنده Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Isfahan Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran ,
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: Although psychological factors play an important role in coronary heart
diseases (CHD), it seems there is a need for more researches in this respect. The present study
aimed to review psychological factors, including depression, anxiety and stress related to
etiology and prognosis of CHD.
METHODS: This was a review on medical and psychological literatures, particularly in the years
1995-2012.
RESULTS: As protective factor or risk factor, psychological factors play an important role in
CHD.
CONCLUSION: Given the findings of this study, it seems necessary that we pay attention to
psychological factors, as independent risk factors or protective factors for CHD.
