Abstract
Stressful life events can trigger acute myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death. Victims of natural disasters, such as earthquakes and other conditions of extreme stress should be evaluated for physical injuries as well as for cardiac disease.
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MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Adult
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Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis
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Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology*
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Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy*
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Causality
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Death, Sudden, Cardiac / etiology
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Death, Sudden, Cardiac / prevention & control
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Disasters
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Emergency Treatment / methods*
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Female
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Humans
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Life Change Events*
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Male
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Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis
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Myocardial Infarction / etiology
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Myocardial Infarction / therapy
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Stress, Psychological / complications*