| The psychodynamic impact of coronary bypass surgery. | |
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PMID: 6969230 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Twenty-one individuals underwent extensive psychological evaluation before, and four months after, coronary bypass surgery, that examined: defensive mechanisms; fantasies and distortions; subjective meaning of the procedure; and transference and projections. Patients showed a significant improvement in their physical condition and indicated vigorous psychodynamic activity. Both before and after surgery many patients: a) used denial; b) misconceived the procedure; c) developed a subjective explanation of etiology; d) mourned; and e) revered their surgeon. Following surgery, many patients: a) rationalized their decision; b) reviewed their life and changed priorities (valuing human closeness, devaluing work); and c) recognized their mortality (engendering a renewed interest in life and/or rage). |
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Authors:
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S Thurer; F Levine; R Thurer |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: International journal of psychiatry in medicine Volume: 10 ISSN: 0091-2174 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Psychiatry Med Publication Date: 1980-1981 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1981-02-19 Completed Date: 1981-02-19 Revised Date: 2006-07-19 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0365646 Medline TA: Int J Psychiatry Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 273-90 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Aged Coronary Artery Bypass / psychology* Defense Mechanisms* Denial (Psychology) Fantasy Female Humans Life Change Events Male Middle Aged Personality Assessment* Philosophy Rationalization Transference (Psychology) |
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