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Depression, anxiety, and quality of life after percuataneous coronary interventions

Rajiv Kumar Saini1, Suprakash Chaudhury2, Navreet Singh3

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Industrial Psychiatry Journal
|July 8, 2022
PubMed

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Coronary artery disease patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) experience significant impacts on their quality of life (QOL). Mental health factors like depression and anxiety are crucial for recovery after PCI procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading global cause of death.
  • Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a primary treatment for occluded coronary arteries.
  • Growing attention is given to the quality of life (QOL) post-PCI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the influence of psychological factors on patients undergoing PCI.
  • To discuss the role of depression, anxiety, and QOL in CAD patients undergoing PCI.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on psychological factors and CAD.
  • Analysis of the impact of depression and anxiety on PCI outcomes.
  • Evaluation of QOL metrics in patients after PCI.

Main Results:

  • Psychological distress, including depression and anxiety, is linked to CAD development and progression.
  • Mental health significantly affects recovery from acute coronary events.
  • QOL is a critical consideration for patients undergoing PCI.

Conclusions:

  • Depression and anxiety are significant factors influencing CAD patients undergoing PCI.
  • Addressing psychological well-being is essential for improving QOL and recovery post-PCI.
  • Further research into psychosomatic aspects of cardiovascular care is warranted.

Keywords:
Anxietycoronary artery diseasedepressionpercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyquality of life

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