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Screening for Emotional Distress in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease

Rukmini Roy1, Michael M Mayer1, Bonaventure S Dzekem1

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 S Maryland Avenue, MC 3051, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.

Current Cardiology Reports
|August 23, 2023
PubMed

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Identifying and treating emotional distress in cardiovascular disease patients is crucial for better outcomes. Current screening is limited, highlighting the need for validated measures and integrated treatments for emotional distress in heart conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Health

Background:

  • Emotional distress is linked to adverse outcomes in cardiovascular disease (CVD).
  • Routine screening for emotional distress is not standard across all CVD conditions.
  • Current screening often focuses only on depression in specific patient groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relationship between emotional distress and various cardiovascular diseases.
  • To review existing screening measures for emotional distress in CVD patients.
  • To identify future research priorities in this area.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on emotional distress and CVD.
  • Analysis of screening measures used in clinical practice for conditions like coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplant.
  • Identification of gaps and future research directions.

Main Results:

  • Failure to identify and treat emotional distress in CVD patients is consistently associated with poor outcomes.
  • Emotional distress screening is not formally recommended for all CVD conditions.
  • Screening is currently limited to depression in select patient populations.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for validated and reliable screening measures for the full spectrum of emotional distress in CVD patients.
  • Future research should prioritize the development and implementation of evidence-based pharmaceutical and integrated behavioral health interventions.
  • Addressing emotional distress is essential for improving patient care and outcomes in cardiovascular medicine.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiovascular diseaseEmotional stressMental healthScreening

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