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Depression is highly prevalent among patients with peripheral arterial disease, at rates comparable to those with coronary artery disease, and it independently worsens walking ability and physical function. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

January 4, 2017European Journal of Cardiovascular NursingOpen Access

Depression in patients with peripheral arterial disease: A systematic review

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Population

Patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) from 28 studies (12 cross-sectional, 16 longitudinal)

Design

Systematic_review

Authors

DBDiana P. BrostowUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs MPMegan PetrikMayo Clinic ASAmy J. StarostaUniversity of Washington

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Implication

May warrant integrated mental health screening in PAD; reinforces high prevalence but leaves causal outcome effects open.

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Population

Patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) from 28 studies (12 cross-sectional, 16 longitudinal)

Outcome

Prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms, independent association between PAD and depression, and associated factors

Depression is highly prevalent in patients with peripheral arterial disease and is associated with worse physical function and walking ability, highlighting the need for integrated mental health assessment.

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Brostow et al. (2017) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a19632fc05413006f5844fa https://doi.org/10.1177/1474515116687222

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Depression in patients with peripheral arterial disease: A systematic review

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Depression in patients with peripheral arterial disease: A systematic review

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Implication

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