Book · 2015

Cardiovascular disease

Derek W. Johnston

Oxford Clinical Psychology

Abstract

Chapter 14 explores the role of behavioural medicine in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. It discusses stress management in the treatment of primary hypertension, coronary heart disease, and angina pectoris, along with rehabilitation, and future developments for research and treatment.

DOI: 10.1093/med:psych/9780192627254.003.0014