Depression and Anxiety as Predictors of Recurrent Cardiac Events 12 Months After Percutaneous Coronary Interventions

Conclusions: Patients with CAD who have a high level of anxiety and depression are at increased risk for recurrent cardiac events after PCI. Screening should be focused on patients who experience anxious and depressive feelings in addition to traditional risk factors. Furthermore, psychoeducational support interventions to reduce anxiety and depression after PCI may improve health outcomes.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research