Why the study?
Are there differences in MMPI-2 depression scales between ischemic and nonischemic cardiomyopathy patients awaiting cardiac transplant?
Population
465 patients (366 men, 99 women) awaiting cardiac transplant with ischemic or nonischemic cardiomyopathy
Comparison
MMPI and MMPI-2 psychological assessment vs Ischemic versus nonischemic cardiomyopathy groups
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May indicate etiology-specific psychological profiles in male transplant candidates; leaves open prospective validation before any clinical application.
Are there differences in MMPI-2 depression scales between ischemic and nonischemic cardiomyopathy patients awaiting cardiac transplant?
Male patients awaiting cardiac transplant show significant differences in MMPI-2 depression scales depending on whether their cardiomyopathy is ischemic or nonischemic.
Trunzo et al. (1999) studied this question.
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