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Severity, Progress, and Related Factors of Mood Disorders in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: A Retrospective

Changbae Lee1, Sang Cheol Lee1, Yeon Seob Shin1

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ulsan University Hospital, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44033, Korea.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 19, 2020
PubMed

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Coronary artery disease patients frequently experience depression and anxiety, impacting recovery. Early mood assessment and intervention are crucial for better outcomes in cardiac patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) is linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety.
  • These mood disorders are recognized risk factors for CAD development and progression.
  • Understanding the interplay between cardiac health and mental well-being is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the prevalence of depressive and anxious moods in CAD patients.
  • To identify factors associated with mood disturbances in this population.
  • To assess the persistence of these mood issues post-discharge.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) for mood assessment.
  • Evaluated 118 CAD patients during hospitalization and 3 months post-discharge.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary exercise tests and analyzed clinical data.

Main Results:

  • 33.9% of CAD patients exhibited depressive moods; 43.2% had anxious moods.
  • Family history of CAD, low Korean Activity Scale Index (KASI), and beta-blocker use predicted depression.
  • Lower left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and low KASI score predicted anxiety.
  • Significant percentages of patients (35.7% depressive, 25.0% anxious) still had mood issues at 3 months.
  • Changes in BDI/BAI scores correlated with LVEF and hospital stay duration.

Conclusions:

  • Depression and anxiety are prevalent in CAD patients, with significant persistence post-discharge.
  • Specific clinical and demographic factors are associated with these mood disorders.
  • Ongoing evaluation and treatment of emotional well-being are essential for comprehensive CAD patient care.

Keywords:
anxietycardiopulmonary exercise testcoronary artery diseasedepression

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