Key result
Among 310 SCAD survivors assessed at a median of 5 years post-event, the prevalence of anxiety was 20.7% and depression was 20.9%, with financial strain and isolation identified as key risk factors.
Population
310 spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) patients from a registry database in Australia
Design
Editorial
Follow-up
median 5 years since SCAD
Authors
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This commentary highlights the significant prevalence of anxiety and depression among SCAD survivors and emphasizes the need for targeted psychological screening and support interventions.
This commentary highlights the significant prevalence of anxiety and depression among SCAD survivors and emphasizes the need for targeted psychological screening and support interventions.
Edwards et al. (2024) conducted an editorial in Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) (n=310). Psychosocial and demographic risk factors (e.g., financial strain, lack of confidant) was evaluated on Prevalence of anxiety and depression. Among 310 SCAD survivors assessed at a median of 5 years post-event, the prevalence of anxiety was 20.7% and depression was 20.9%, with financial strain and isolation identified as key risk factors.
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