Diagnostic Accuracy of Screening Tests and Treatment for Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome Depression: A Systematic Review.

Conclusion: Depression screening instruments produce diagnostic accuracy metrics that are similar in post-ACS patients and other clinical populations. Depression interventions have an uncertain effect on cardiovascular outcomes, but CBT combined with antidepressant medication produces modest improvement in psychosocial outcomes.
Primary Funding Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (PROSPERO: CRD42016047032).
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Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - November 14, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Nieuwsma JA, Williams JW, Namdari N, Washam JB, Raitz G, Blumenthal JA, Jiang W, Yapa R, McBroom AJ, Lallinger K, Schmidt R, Kosinski AS, Sanders GD Tags: Ann Intern Med Source Type: research