Key result
Early after LVAD implant, clinically relevant depression and anxiety were observed in 18% of patients, and avoidant coping significantly correlated with both (r=0.732 and r=0.764, P<0.001).
Why the study?
What is the impact of LVAD implantation on quality of life and emotional distress in patients with end-stage heart failure?
Population
26 patients with end-stage heart failure admitted to cardiac rehabilitation after left ventricular assist…
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
within 2 months after LVAD implant
Authors
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Supports early post-LVAD psychological screening; hypothesis-generating for coping-focused interventions.
Observational (n=26)
What is the impact of LVAD implantation on quality of life and emotional distress in patients with end-stage heart failure?
While quality of life improves early after LVAD implant, emotional distress remains high, highlighting the need for a multidimensional psychological approach to enhance device acceptance.
Modica et al. (2014) conducted an observational in End-stage heart failure requiring LVAD (n=26). Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant was evaluated on Quality of life, psychological symptoms, and emotional and cognitive reactions. Early after LVAD implant, clinically relevant depression and anxiety were observed in 18% of patients, and avoidant coping significantly correlated with both (r=0.732 and r=0.764, P<0.001).
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