Key result
Major or minor depression affects almost half of patients recovering from a myocardial infarction and is an independent risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality.
Population
Patients recovering from a myocardial infarction
Design
Review
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May warrant depression screening post-MI; extends prognostic data but leaves open whether treatment improves outcomes.
Depression is an independent risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality post-myocardial infarction, highlighting the need for comprehensive psychological evaluation in routine care.
Roy C. Ziegelstein (2001) conducted a review in Myocardial Infarction and Depression. Depression was evaluated. Major or minor depression affects almost half of patients recovering from a myocardial infarction and is an independent risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality.
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