Key result
Heart transplantation was associated with a 30% and 22% prevalence of depression symptoms at 5 and 10 years, respectively, with 20% of patients experiencing symptoms at both time points.
Population
41 patients evaluated at 5 and 10 years after heart transplantation
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
10 years
Authors
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Depression symptoms persist long-term after heart transplantation; hypothesis-generating for targeted intervention trials.
Cohort (n=41)
Depression symptoms are prevalent and persistent up to 10 years after heart transplantation, correlating with passive coping and reduced social engagement, highlighting the need for targeted psychotherapeutic interventions.
Dobbels et al. (2004) conducted a cohort in Heart transplantation (n=41). Heart transplantation was evaluated on Prevalence of depression symptoms at 5 and 10 years. Heart transplantation was associated with a 30% and 22% prevalence of depression symptoms at 5 and 10 years, respectively, with 20% of patients experiencing symptoms at both time points.
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