RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Emotional predictors and behavioral triggers of acute coronary syndrome JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP S15 OP S19 VO 75 IS 3 suppl 2 A1 Davidson, Karina W. YR 2008 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/75/3_suppl_2/S15.abstract AB Mounting evidence suggests that depression, anxiety, and hostility/anger may each be an independent risk factor for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) occurrence. Data specific to the role of these negative emotional states in predisposing to imminent ACS risk are limited, however. Additionally, a number of studies have indicated that certain situational triggers (such as intense physical exertion) and behavioral triggers (such as acute anxiety or anger) are predictive of imminent occurrence of an ACS. Despite these findings, the use of emotional or behavioral information to identify persons at high risk for imminent ACS onset is not yet practical. Further research is needed to facilitate such patient identification.