What a catch! A case report on denial and myocardial infarction

Background: Coronary disease has long been associated with different behavioral patterns (Pattern A,D) and denial mechanisms. Denial mechanisms can take various and unexpected forms that put the coronary patient at risk during the whole course of his illness [1,2]. Objective: This case shows to what extent denial mechanisms can interfere in the relationship between some coronary patients and their caregivers.