Network analysis identifies core fear symptoms as screening clues for post-PCI rehabilitation in patients with acute myocardial infarction

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Acute myocardial infarction is a leading cause of death, with significant psychological impacts on patients post-percutaneous coronary intervention.
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Fear following PCI can hinder recovery, necessitating the identification of core fear symptoms for effective patient support.
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The study utilized network analysis to identify key fear symptoms in post-PCI acute myocardial infarction patients.
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The core fear symptom identified was 'Exercise aggravates heart problems,' which may guide targeted screening and support.
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Understanding the interconnections of fear symptoms can enhance clinical interventions for patients recovering from AMI.

Frontiers In Cardiovascular Medicine

by YanRong Gu, XiaoMin Wu, YiYi Chai, Ping Lin, XueQin Gao, YiNi Wang, GuoJie Liu, ZhenJuan Zhao, Ling Li
June 15, 2026

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