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Depression and anxiety following acute myocardial infarction in women
Kiera Liblik1, Sharon L Mulvagh2, Charles C T Hindmarch3
1School of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.
Insights
Women experiencing acute myocardial infarction (AMI) face diagnostic delays and higher mortality. Post-AMI, women are more prone to depression and anxiety, impacting recovery and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Psychiatry
- Women's Health
Background:
- Cardiovascular disease, particularly ischemic heart disease, is a leading cause of global mortality.
- Women experiencing acute myocardial infarction (AMI) often face diagnostic delays and higher in-hospital mortality rates.
- Post-AMI, women exhibit significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety compared to men.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current literature on the association between AMI and mental health in women.
- To understand factors contributing to increased risk of depression and anxiety in women post-AMI.
- To inform future prevention and intervention strategies for women's cardiovascular and mental health.
Main Methods:
- This study is a narrative review.
- Literature search on the association between AMI and mental health in women.
- Analysis of existing research on morbidity, mortality, and quality of life impacts.
Main Results:
- Diagnostic delays are common in women with AMI.
- Women experience higher rates of depression and anxiety following AMI.
- These mental health conditions are linked to increased morbidity, rehospitalization, mortality, and decreased quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the factors influencing women's mental health post-AMI is crucial.
- Targeted prevention and intervention strategies are needed for women.
- Addressing mental health is vital for improving outcomes and quality of life after AMI in women.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of mortality, with ischemic heart disease causing the majority of cardiovascular deaths. Despite this, diagnostic delay commonly occurs in women experiencing acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who have a higher associated in-hospital mortality. Several studies have demonstrated that women are significantly more likely than men to experience depression and anxiety following AMI which is linked with increased morbidity, rehospitalization, and mortality, as well as decreased quality of life. Thus, it is imperative that future work aims to understand the factors that put women at higher risk for depression and anxiety following AMI, informing prevention and intervention. This narrative review will summarize the current literature on the association between AMI and mental health in women, including the impact on morbidity, mortality, and quality of life.
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