Key result
Indefinite chest pain is linked to higher probable anxiety rates versus determined causes, at ~54%.
Why the study?
Patients arriving at a Chest Pain Unit may present psychiatric disorders not identified or co-morbid to the main illness, which may interfere with prognosis.
What is the prevalence of anxiety and depression among patients presenting to a Chest Pain Unit?
Population
130 patients complaining of chest pain seeking attendance at a Chest Pain Unit
Comparison
Patients with chest pain assessed for anxiety and depression using HADS
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Anxiety more common with indeterminate chest pain; leaves open whether routine screening improves outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=130)
What is the prevalence of anxiety and depression among patients presenting to a Chest Pain Unit?
Absolute Event Rate: 53.5% vs 33.9%
There is a high prevalence of anxiety and depression among patients presenting to a Chest Pain Unit, highlighting the need for early psychiatric screening and intervention.
Soares‐Filho et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in Chest pain (n=130). Chest pain of indefinite cause vs. Chest pain of determined cause was evaluated on Probable anxiety (HADS score ≥ 8). Among patients presenting to a chest pain unit, probable anxiety was present in 53.5% of those with chest pain of indefinite cause versus 33.9% of those with chest pain of determined cause.
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