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Anna Hajduk1, Maria Korzonek, Krzysztof Przybycień

  • 1Samodzielna Pracownia Pielegniarstwa Klinicznego Pomorskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Szczecinie, , ul. Zolnierska 48, 71-210 Szczecin.

Annales Academiae Medicae Stetinensis
|May 19, 2012
PubMed

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Depression intensity in atrial fibrillation patients correlates with age, gender, and education. Effective atrial fibrillation treatment may alleviate depressive symptoms, improving patient well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common supraventricular arrhythmia often associated with significant psychological distress.
  • Patients experiencing AF episodes frequently report anxiety and depressive disorders, impacting quality of life.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the correlation between the intensity of depression and demographic factors in patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
  • To identify specific patient groups at higher risk for depression within the atrial fibrillation population.

Summary:

  • A study involving 52 hospitalized atrial fibrillation patients utilized the Beck Depression Inventory.
  • Results indicated that depression intensity varied significantly with age, gender, and education level.
  • Older patients (61-80 years) and those with incomplete primary/vocational education showed all forms of depression.

Impact:

  • Findings highlight the need for integrated mental health assessments in atrial fibrillation care.
  • Understanding demographic correlations can guide targeted interventions for depression in AF patients.
  • Effective management of atrial fibrillation may positively influence mental health outcomes, reducing depression severity.
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