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  • Cardiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

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  • Mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, PTSD, sleep disorders) are highly prevalent post-acute cardiovascular events.
  • These conditions independently worsen patient prognosis, quality of life, and adherence to secondary prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of mental health post-cardiovascular events.
  • To outline evidence-based multimodal treatment approaches.
  • To emphasize the need for integrated care models and future research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review supporting multimodal interventions.
  • Discussion of cardiac rehabilitation as a central platform.
  • Emphasis on early screening and collaborative care models.

Main Results:

  • Multimodal treatment (psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, exercise) shows promise.
  • Cardiac rehabilitation serves as a key setting for intervention.
  • Integrated psychiatric and psychological care within cardiology pathways is crucial.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing mental health is vital for improving outcomes after cardiovascular events.
  • A collaborative, multimodal approach integrated into cardiology is essential.
  • Further research into cardio-specific psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological interventions is warranted.