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Psychotherapy With Cardiac Patients: Behavioral Cardiology in Practice | 
 enlarge | Author: Ellen A. Dornelas
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Category: Book
List Price: $59.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 323355
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 281
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 10 x 6.8 x 1
ISBN: 1433803569
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.120651
EAN: 9781433803567
ASIN: 1433803569
Publication Date: June 15, 2008
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Product Description
Heart disease is the leading cause of the death in the United States, and those who experience cardiac events suffer a wide range of psychological sequelae. Yet, few books show psychotherapy practitioners how they can modify their techniques to accommodate the unique needs of this population. In this book, the author, an experienced hospital-based psychologist, provides an orientation to this specialization and, drawing on a variety of therapy models, describes empirically-supported intervention strategies. After providing an overview of the cardiovascular system, she discusses lifestyle and psychological risk factors for heart disease. Subsequent chapters cover practical techniques for helping patients overcome depression, anxiety, and hostility, all factors that complicate recovery. A final group of chapters addresses factors that affect treatment effectiveness, such as substance abuse problems, overweight, and sex differences. Case illustrations are provided throughout.
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Very well written August 27, 2008
Very well written, very well organized . Although written for professionals, Dr. Dornelas' book is readily understood by an educated patient, who in this case, is my husband. He would recommend her book to all professionals who have patients with cardiac issues and patients who wish to better understand the psychotherapeutic milieu, which they have entered.
review from a laymans perspective July 21, 2008
This book offers tremendous insight into the psychological issues cardiac patients face. Although it appears to be written primarily for medical practitioners, I found it very useful in understanding the problems my father faced during the aftermath of bypass surgery. It would also very helpful for both cardiac patients and their family members to read. The author had done a good job of dealing with the issues surrounding this largely ignored part of cardiac recovery and treatment. I think if I was a nurse treating cardiac patients, it would be a must read.
Few health practitioners take into account the psychological effects of heart disease. July 14, 2008
Few health practitioners take into account the psychological effects of heart disease. "Psychotherapy with Cardiac Patients: Behavioral Cardiology in Practice" is a scholarly examination of what both mental and physical health practitioners should take into account when treating a patient with heart problems. Also touching upon elements such as sex, obesity, drugs, and more, Psychotherapy with Cardiac Patients is a thorough guide on the topic. "Psychotherapy with Cardiac Patients: Behavioral Cardiology in Practice" is highly recommended for community library psychology collections.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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