Major depression affects 15 to 20% of post-myocardial infarction patients and serves as an important predictor of morbidity and mortality independent of previous cardiac history or CAD severity.
This review highlights the high prevalence of depression in post-MI patients and its significant impact on morbidity and mortality, emphasizing the need for clinical recognition and treatment.
Depression is an important predictor of morbidity and mortality in patients with coronary disease, particularly after myocardial infarction, independent of previous cardiac history or CAD severity. Depression also is associated with poor long-term psychosocial outcomes. The prevalence of major depression among post-MI patients is 15 to 20%, with an additional 27% reporting symptoms of minor depression. This article briefly reviews the literature on depression in patients with coronary disease, including previously published efforts to treat the disorder in this group. A case review then is provided, highlighting important aspects of treatment.
Burg et al. (Tue,) conducted a review in Coronary heart disease. Major depression affects 15 to 20% of post-myocardial infarction patients and serves as an important predictor of morbidity and mortality independent of previous cardiac history or CAD severity.