Scientific ReportsMay 9, 2026Mengyuan Xiong, Xingkui Dou, Jifa Tao et al.
Abstract Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) improves well-being in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients, but its molecular cardioprotective mechanisms are unclear. In this prospective pilot study, 51 post-PCI AMI patients (17 MBSR plus standard therapy, 34 controls) were assessed for inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6, PCT), echocardiography, and functional capacity at baseline and 6...
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) poses a significant threat to health and well-being, although percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is an effective treatment method. However, many patients undergoing PCI for coronary heart disease often experience negative emotions such as depression and anxiety, as well as sleep disturbances, poor adherence to medications, and somatic symptoms. These adverse...