Why the study?
Do elevated levels of PTSD symptoms caused by MI increase the risk of non-fatal cardiovascular outcomes in post-MI patients?
Population
297 patients with a previous index MI, mean age 61 ± 10 years, 83% men.
Comparison
Elevated levels of self-rated PTSD symptoms… vs Lower levels of PTSD symptoms
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 2.8 years (range 1.3-3.8)
Authors
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PTSD symptoms post-MI may flag higher readmission risk; leaves open whether screening or treatment alters outcomes.
Do elevated levels of PTSD symptoms caused by MI increase the risk of non-fatal cardiovascular outcomes in post-MI patients?
Elevated PTSD symptoms following a myocardial infarction independently predict an increased risk of subsequent non-fatal cardiovascular hospital readmissions.
Känel et al. (2011) studied this question.
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