Prevalence of Depression in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

María Correa-Rodríguez1,2, Moath Abu Ejheisheh1, Nora Suleiman-Martos3

  • 1Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Avenida de la Ilustración N. 60, 18016 Granada, Spain.

Insights

Depression is common in patients before and after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, affecting 19-37% pre-operatively and 15-33% post-operatively. Early detection of depression can identify at-risk patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Medical Statistics

Background:

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery can negatively impact patient health.
  • Cognitive deterioration and depression are common adverse effects post-CABG.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the prevalence of depression in patients before and after CABG surgery.
  • To systematically review and meta-analyze existing research on depression in CABG patients.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies from the past 10 years.
  • Searched databases: CINAHL, LILACS, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, SciELO, Scopus, Web of Science.
  • Included 29 studies with a total of 16,501 patients.

Main Results:

  • Pre-CABG depression prevalence ranged from 19% to 37%.
  • Post-CABG depression prevalence ranged from 15% to 33%.
  • Prevalence varied based on measurement tools and study quality.

Conclusions:

  • Significant prevalence of depression exists in patients undergoing CABG.
  • Systematic depression screening before cardiac surgery is recommended to identify at-risk individuals.

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