Psychological and emotional aspects of age and gender differences in myocardial infarction patients

Gender and age differences of the psychological and emotional factors significance in patients with myocardial infarction (MI). The study enrolled 206 males and 140 females with Q-wave-myocardial infarction. The psychological and emotional status was analysed using Zung's scale, STAI and HADS scales. The results were analyzed after 12 months. Personal anxiety was studied on the 5-7 day of MI. 126 (90%) females and 121 (58.7%) males had the highest level of personal anxiety while 14 (10%) females and 85 (41.3%) males had moderate level of personal anxiety (р