Why the study?
Are depressive symptoms associated with an increased risk of death in patients with suspected or established CAD?
Are depressive symptoms associated with an increased risk of death in patients with suspected or established CAD?
Depressive symptoms increase the risk of death in patients with CAD, with young women being particularly vulnerable.
Supports targeted depression evaluation in young women with CAD; leaves open whether intervention reduces mortality.
Among patients with suspected or established CAD, depressive symptoms are associated with increased risk of death, particularly in young women. This group may be especially vulnerable to the adverse cardiovascular effects of depression.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Shah et al. (2014) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: