Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Post-traumatic stress disorder in a patient with an implant cardioverter-defibrillator. |
| Authors: |
Mello, MF, Batista, F |
| Source: |
International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice. Dec2001, Vol. 5 Issue 4, p291-292. 2p. |
| Subjects: |
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, Post-traumatic stress disorder |
| Abstract: |
The authors describe a patient using cardioverter-defibrillator implant therapy (CDIT) after a blood pressure elevation and arrhythmia episode. The CDIT delivered 9 defibrillating discharges in a 24 hour period until a new stabilization was achieved. The patient developed a post-traumatic stress disorder with no improvement with the use of 15 mg of diazepam b.i.d. He was referred to a psychiatrist 4 months later, received Sertraline 100 mg b.i.d., and supportive therapy and achieved a total remission in 6 weeks. This case report illustrates the psychiatric comorbidity in the survivor' population, a group of patients who survive due to advances in medical technology. The psychiatric study of them is a challenge to the improvement of their quality of life. Assessment and treatment of mental disorder may improve the quality of life for this patient group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
