Why the study?
The frequency of anxiety and depression among patients diagnosed with ACS at a tertiary care cardiac center in Pakistan was unknown.
A significant proportion of patients with acute coronary syndrome experience depression (41.8%) and anxiety (29.5%), highlighting the need for psychological assessment and support in this population.
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Anxiety and depression affect ~30-42% of ACS patients; leaves open whether routine screening improves outcomes.
Shaikh et al. (2023) studied this question.
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