Guest: Sue Ann Thomas, PhD, RN
Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD
What is the psychological impact of having an ICD? Dr. Sue Thomas, assistant dean for PhD studies and professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, shares her research as principal investigator on the PRHAT trial, in which she investigated long-term changes in anxiety and depression amongst patients post-MI. Dr. Thomas also outlines a holistic model of cardiovascular health. Susan Dolan hosts.