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Current Cardiology Reports

Psychological Interventions for Reducing Distress in Patients with Cardiac Arrhythmias

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Authors
Josefin Särnholm
Allison E. Gaffey
Meghan Reading Turchio
Angelo Biviano
Matthew M. Burg
Published in
Current Cardiology Reports | Issue 1/2025

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular arrhythmias (VA), are associated with anxiety, depression, and poor quality of life (QoL). These and related aspects of psychological health significantly influence the clinical course and prognosis of arrhythmia patients, yet their integration into routine arrhythmia care remain limited. This focused review examines the use of psychological interventions, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), in addressing psychological health in arrhythmia patients and discusses strategies for integrating these interventions into arrhythmia care.

Recent Findings

CBT has demonstrated efficacy in reducing anxiety, depression, cardiac-related fears, and avoidance behaviors while improving QoL in arrhythmia patients.

Summary

Further research is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions in real-world care systems. Multidisciplinary care collaborations are essential for advancing the integration of psychological health within arrhythmia care. Integrating CBT for psychological health into arrhythmia care can improve clinical outcomes.
Title
Psychological Interventions for Reducing Distress in Patients with Cardiac Arrhythmias
Authors
Josefin Särnholm
Allison E. Gaffey
Meghan Reading Turchio
Angelo Biviano
Matthew M. Burg
Publication date
01-12-2025
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Cardiology Reports / Issue 1/2025
Print ISSN: 1523-3782
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3170
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-025-02253-4
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