Daily HealthBeat TipRisky angerDr. Christine Albert of Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women�s Hospital says the study indicates some people with implantable cardioverter defibrillators, known as ICDs, might benefit from anger management. "Our results suggest that emotions, particularly anger, might be able to trigger these ICD discharges. And hopefully by educating patients, families and doctors about these risks, they might be able to minimize how often the patient experiences anger � through counseling, or perhaps just lifestyle modifications." (19 seconds) |
Last revised: November 13, 2006