Key result
The prevalence of depression in patients undergoing cardiac surgery significantly increased from 47% one day prior to surgery to 61% one day prior to discharge.
Population
141 male and female patients undergoing cardiac surgery
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
one day prior to discharge
Authors
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Depression rises after cardiac surgery; hypothesis-generating for screening and requires prospective trials before practice change.
Cohort (n=141)
Absolute Event Rate: 61% vs 47%
Depression is highly prevalent and worsens immediately following cardiac surgery, particularly in women, warranting increased clinical attention.
Burker et al. (1995) conducted a cohort in Cardiac surgery (n=141). Cardiac surgery vs. Pre-surgery baseline was evaluated on Prevalence of depression (CES-D score ≥ 16). The prevalence of depression in patients undergoing cardiac surgery significantly increased from 47% one day prior to surgery to 61% one day prior to discharge.
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