Human contact and cardiac arrhythmia in a coronary care unit

In a sample of 225 coronary care patients it was observed that a significant reduction in ventricular arrhythmias occurred following pulse palpation. These data suggest that significant changes in ventricular arrhythmia can occur as a result of even minimally arousing psychosocial interactions.

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Published in:	Psychosomatic medicine Vol. 39; no. 3; p. 188
Main Authors:	Lynch, J J, Thomas, S A, Paskewitz, D A, Katcher, A H, Weir, L O
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-05-1977
Subjects:	Adult Aged Arrhythmias, Cardiac - prevention & control Atrial Fibrillation - prevention & control Coronary Care Units Female Heart Diseases - drug therapy Heart Rate Humans Male Middle Aged Pulse Social Environment Time Factors Tranquilizing Agents - therapeutic use Ventricular Fibrillation - prevention & control
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Summary:	In a sample of 225 coronary care patients it was observed that a significant reduction in ventricular arrhythmias occurred following pulse palpation. These data suggest that significant changes in ventricular arrhythmia can occur as a result of even minimally arousing psychosocial interactions.
ISSN:	0033-3174
DOI:	10.1097/00006842-197705000-00004