Stressful Life Events and Heart Failure: A Mixed-Method Study to Analyze the Patient’s Perspective

In conclusion, the engaged patient contributes to more efficient cardiological care and the personalized patient-centered approach leads to the more efficient 'cure and care' clinical model. In adverse life events, acute psychological and physiological stress responses intensify detrimental outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disorders. Integrative management of physical risks and mental resilience factors in the development of cardiac disease appears to be strategic for patients with a positive quality of life (QoL) and clinical management of heart failure (HF).