Does anxiety or depression increase the risk of death and recurrent cardiovascular events in adults with first-time MI?
Assessment of both psychiatric history and self-reported symptoms of anxiety or depression is warranted in adults with first-time MI to identify those at increased risk of death and recurrent cardiovascular events.
Both a previous diagnosis, and present self-reported symptoms of anxiety or depression are associated with an increased risk of death and recurrent cardiovascular events in adults with first-time MI. Only screening for present symptoms is inadequate for assessing this excessive risk. Assessment of both psychiatric history and self-reported symptoms seems warranted for these patients.
Flygare et al. (Tue,) studied this question.