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Memory functioning and Negative Emotions in patients undergoing heart bypass surgery with and without the use of cardiopulmonary pump
Somayeh Naghavi, Parisa Faraji, Bardia Nemati,
Volume 13, Issue 4 (2-2020)
Abstract
In many of heart patients coronary artery bypass surgery is the best choice for treatment. Two types of techniques are used in this type of surgery. One of them is on-pomp surgery and another is off-pomp surgery. Based on some studies, patients experience some complications after surgery, including: depression, anxiety and decreases in cognitive performance. In this study, the patients psychological conditions and memory functioning which is one of cognitive function are described before and after surgery in two groups. Descriptive- comparative method is used. Total of 62 patients participated in this study, convenience Sampling is used. At the first patients one day before and then two months after surgery were evaluated. Depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS-21) and also, Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS-R) are used. Results showed that patients in both groups had similar preoperative psychological conditions. The groups showed differences in memory function, on-pomp group showed significant decreases in memory functioning after surgery. According to these results, it seems temporary heart failure and use of cardiopulmonary pump device during surgery, leading to a decline in cognitive function. Because of these, should consider some interventions to improve memory function and psychological conditions of cardiac patients that undergoing cardiovascular surgery.

The Relationship between Emotional Empathy and Family Communication Orientations with Students' Life Satisfaction in Corona Crisis: The Mediating Role of Compassion
Dr Vajiheh Zohoorparvandeh, Mr Hossien Yaghobi,
Volume 15, Issue 3 (12-2021)
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between emotional empathy and family communication orientations with students' life satisfaction during coronary heart disease crisis by considering the mediating role of compassion. This study was a structural equation in terms of correlation method and its statistical population included all high school students in the fifth and sixth districts of Mashhad in the academic year 1401-1400 to 1403 of which 301 of these students by Multi-stage clusters were selected. Data collection in this study was field method using life satisfaction questionnaires of Diner and Emmons, Larsen and Griffin (1985), communication orientations of Ritchie and Fitzpatrick family (1990), empathy Davis (1983) and compassion - short form of Reese et al. (2011) and structural equations were used to analyze the data and Amos-24 and SPSS-26 software were used in all statistical analyzes of this study. The results showed that there is a significant relationship between emotional empathy with life satisfaction and family communication orientations with life satisfaction. There is also a significant relationship between emotional empathy with compassion and family communication orientations with compassion. The results also showed that there is a significant relationship between compassion and students' life satisfaction during coronary heart disease crisis.

The role of stress management in heart disease: a systematic review
Rezvan Amirzargar, Dr Mohammadali Besharat,
Volume 17, Issue 2 (9-2023)
Abstract
Stress, as a common factor in life today, has profound effects on heart health. This article examines the relationship between stress and heart diseases and examines the role of psychological factors in this process. The purpose of this research is to investigate the role of stress management in heart diseases. The research method is descriptive and analytical in terms of the fundamental goal and in terms of the data collection method. Finally, it has been concluded that stress management is effective in improving previous diseases and stress management strategies include: reducing depression, controlling anger, avoiding hostility, reducing social isolation, reducing anxiety, personality factors, having spiritual health, controlling the situation Social/Economic. As a result, managing stress and strengthening positive psychological factors is important as a strategy to prevent heart diseases and improve heart health. Recommendations include developing stress coping skills, promoting regular physical activity, promoting stress management educational processes, encouraging a positive attitude, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

 

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