Psychosocial Predictors of Death for Low-Risk Patients After a First Myocardial Infarction

Abstract

Survival in a group of low-risk male patients 7 years after a first myocardial infarction was predicted by the following psychological and social variables: lack of partnership, depression, and anxiety. Although it is unknown whether the risk of dying 7 years after an initial myocardial infarction can be reduced by therapeutic interventions, these data reinforce the importance of special attention for patients with these psychosocial characteristics.