Clinical Research Directory

* Education Common reactions following MI and general lifestyle advice on e.g., physical activity. The role of cardiac anxiety and avoidance behavior on quality of life and physical health. Brief training in self-observation. * Goal setting Identifying life areas impaired by MI-related disability or symptom fear. Set health behavioral goals i.e., increased physical activity and gradually take steps towards them. * Exposure therapy Exposure to physical sensations (e.g., palpitations due to physical activity) to reduce fear of these symptoms. Gradual exposure to avoided situations, activities and increase in physical activity. * Relapse prevention Prevention of relapse into avoidance behaviors by identifying risk situations and conduct a plan forward on maintaining a healthy physically and active lifestyle.