n. a disorganization in thought processes and a loss in social functioning as a result of a heart condition. It is often associated with fear and anxiety which becomes more acute following a cardiac episode or heart attack. There may also be observable signs of deterioration in behavior.
CARDIAC PSYCHOSIS: "Cardiac psychosis results from an acute yet temporary state of cardiac anxiety."
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "CARDIAC PSYCHOSIS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/cardiac-psychosis/ (accessed January 16, 2021).
