Fear of Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation: Translating a Cancer Fear Model to the Atrial Fibrillation Patient Experience

BackgroundAtrial fibrillation occurs when rapid and disorganized electrical signals cause the atria in the heart to beat irregularly and is associated with an increased risk for stroke. Despite medical advancements, first and second line atrial fibrillation treatments exhibit significant recurrence...

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Main Authors: Scarlett Anthony, Rebecca Harrell, Caroline Martin, Taylor Hawkins, Saleen Khan, Aditi Naniwadekar, Samuel F. Sears
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.915327/full