Research article summary (published 6 Sep 2009):

Cardiology Patient Page. Coping with my partner's ICD and cardiac disease.

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Author/s: Hazelton, A Garrett (AG); Sears, Samuel F (SF); Kirian, Kari (K); Matchett, Melissa (M); Shea, Julie (J);

Affiliation: East Carolina University, Department of Psychology, 215 Rawl Hall, Greenville, NC 27858, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Patient Education Handout

Journal: Circulation (Circulation), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Sep; vol 120 (issue 10) : pp e73-6

Dates: Created 2009/09/09; Completed 2009/10/07;

PMID: 19738146, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/7/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adaptation, Psychological Anxiety - etiology Avoidance Learning Caregivers - psychology Coitus Defibrillators, Implantable - adverse effects Depression - etiology Family - psychology

Family - psychology Heart Diseases - psychology; therapy Humans Interpersonal Relations Patient Acceptance of Health Care Role Sexual Partners - psychology Stress, Psychological - etiology; therapy

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