Cardiac sympathetic denervation and mental health

Bilateral cardiac sympathetic denervation (BCSD) is a surgical treatment for refractory ventricular arrhythmias. Although the procedure has shown efficacy at reducing cardiac arrhythmias, its impact on mental health is unknown. In the current study we examined associations between the BCSD procedure and mental health.10 ventricular arrhythmia patients undergoing BCSD completed assessments of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress symptoms...