| Description |
1 online resource (387 pages) |
| Series |
Perspectives on Behavioral Medicine Series |
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Perspectives on Behavioral Medicine Series
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| Contents |
I. Silent myocardial ischemia -- II. Autonomic nervous system syndromes -- III. Animal models in behavioral research -- IV. CNS mechanisms in cardiovascular control -- V. Behavioral consequences of heart disease and therapy -- VI. Presidential address |
| Summary |
Smoking, diet, stress, coping, and exercise, among other behaviors and psychological states, are now clearly implicated in the development of cardiovascular diseases. Prevention, based largely on altering behaviors that contribute to this chronic disease, is now as important a goal as is treatment of those already afflicted. This volume, based on a recent meeting of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research, addresses several important areas of research in the general area of cardiovascular disease. The topics covered reflect on important aspects of this phenomenon, such as the long-term dev |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Heart -- Diseases -- Psychosomatic aspects.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Heart -- Diseases -- Psychosomatic aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Baum, Andrew S
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| ISBN |
9781317844259 |
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1317844254 |
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9781315827568 |
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1315827565 |
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9781317844235 |
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1317844238 |
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9781317844242 |
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1317844246 |
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9781138964495 |
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1138964492 |
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