Washington: According to a study presented today at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023, a scientific meeting of the European Society of Cardiology, more than 40% of women report anxiety four months following a cardiac arrest, compared to 23% of males (ESC) "Cardiac arrest occurs with little or no warning and it's common to feel anxious and low afterwards," said study author Dr. Jesper Kjaergaard of Rigshospitalet - Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark, adding, "After the initial shock and confusion, patients and their families have an abrupt change in their way of life, with medical investigations to determine the cause of cardiac arrest and in some cases diagnosis of a condition requiring treatment. This may add to the stress and anxiety. Our study indicates that women are more affected psychologically and could be targeted for extra support."
