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Introduction Cardiovascular disease accounts for more than three million deaths in Europe annually, of which, coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause.1 The burden of mortality and morbidity associated with CAD, and, in particular, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), is high. Effects on a patient’s lifestyle and self-image following ACS contribute to prevalence rates of 12–15% for depression and 10–38% for anxiety.2 Anxiety and depression are common in patients with cardiovascular disease,3 and are associated with disadvantaged clinical outcomes following ACS.4 The importance of psychological care for patients with life-threatening c