Coronary-prone behaviour

  • Dr JH Levenstein
Keywords: Coronary disease, Stress, Interview, Psychological, Behaviour, Personality Assessment

Abstract

The strong psycho-social overtones in the manifestation of CAHD have only recently been accepted The use of the structured interview to detect coronary-prone behaviour is explained and discussed, particularly in relation to general practice. A Types and B Types (and others) are defined referring especially to the work of Rosenman and Chesnat.

Author Biography

Dr JH Levenstein
MB ChB (UCT) MFGP(SA) SA Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care
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