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  • Cardiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

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  • Cardiovascular disease is a leading global cause of death, with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) as its primary manifestation.
  • Depression is a frequent complication post-AMI, yet gender differences in developing countries remain understudied.
  • Understanding these differences is vital for targeted patient care and improved health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate gender-based disparities in depression levels following AMI.
  • To compare the rates of post-AMI complications between men and women.
  • To determine if depression influences complication rates differently based on gender.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective comparative study involving 230 patients (150 men, 80 women) diagnosed with AMI.
  • Participants completed sociodemographic, clinical questionnaires, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.
  • Clinical data were collected from medical records post-discharge.

Main Results:

  • 37.4% of participants developed complications; women reported higher depression scores (14.4±3.5 vs. 8.3±2.6) and more complications (1.9±0.9 vs. 0.8±0.5) than men.
  • Depressive symptoms independently predicted complications in both genders, increasing occurrence by 40% in women and 33% in men.
  • These findings highlight significant gender differences in post-AMI depression and complication rates.

Conclusions:

  • Depression is an independent predictor of complications after AMI in both sexes.
  • Integrating depression screening into AMI treatment protocols is strongly recommended for comprehensive patient management.
  • Addressing gender-specific mental health needs post-AMI can improve patient recovery and reduce adverse events.