Why the study?
What is the prevalence and course of depression following myocardial infarction?
Population
283 patients admitted to cardiac care units for myocardial infarction at two urban teaching hospitals
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
3 to 4 months
Authors
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Supports post-MI depression screening given persistence and work impact; leaves open whether treatment improves recovery.
What is the prevalence and course of depression following myocardial infarction?
A significant proportion of patients experience major or minor depression following myocardial infarction, with major depression often persisting and impacting functional recovery such as returning to work.
Steven J. Schleifer (1989) studied this question.
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