emotional issues after cardiac surgery
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Emotional issues after cardiac surgery. Dr Parul Tank MD DNB DPM MRCPsych Consultant Psychiatrist, Asian Heart Hospital Head of Department, Rajawadi Hospital, Mumbai. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Emotional issues after cardiac surgery
Dr Parul TankMD DNB DPM MRCPsych
Consultant Psychiatrist, Asian Heart Hospital
Head of Department, Rajawadi Hospital, Mumbai
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Out of the cardiac experience, life can become richer, more meaningful, and even joyous.
Heart disease does not have to be only an ending. It can be a new
beginning.
Rhoda LevinHeartmates
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Heart Heart is linked with emotionsIt also a main source of lifeCardiac patients feel more distressed than others
Physical symptoms similar to psychological symptoms
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Immediate post op symptomsLess sleep
Irritability
Mild disorientation
Mild memory lapses
Fear and anxiety
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Depression It is a normal reaction and self limiting
It is due to overload of emotional and physical stresses
Reduces quality of lifeSeen in 12 to 52% patients post opIncreases risk of readmission and even mortality
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Common symptomsLow mood
Tearfulness
Lack of interest, ideas of hopelessness and helplessness
Anger, irritable
Decrease sleep and appetite
Body symptoms
Feeling of suicide
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Anxiety Feeling of fear and uncertainity
“Ghabrahat”Mild to severe15 to 45 % of post op patients
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Anxiety Common symptoms
includeUneasinessIrritablePhysical symptoms
like chest pain, headaches, diarrhoea, dryness of mouth, tremors, palpitations
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Reasons Past history of emotional problemsHistory of alcoholism, drugsPoor family or social supportAnxious personalityCertain medicationsFear of the unknown /death
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Practical tips
Recognise the emotions
Seek more information about the surgery and any other
questions
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Lifestyle changesGive time to heal – be patient
Stop alcohol, nicotine
Follow a healthy diet
Enjoy social activities
Do physical activities
Accept negative feelings – do self talk
Relaxation techniques
Seek help if needed
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The familyIt can be a stressful time for familyMeet patient even if disorientedGive reasuranceSeek help if you are anxious or depressed
Treat patient with care but not overconcern
Take time outAvoid guilt feelings
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Take a Chill Pill
Thank you!