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Dinsmore JS, Schmidt CL, Messner PK, Loth AR, Meiers SJ. Enhancement of Preoperative Mental Health Assessment Through Clinical Nurse Specialist Project Leadership. CLIN NURSE SPEC 2024; 38:80-90. [PMID: 38364068 DOI: 10.1097/nur.0000000000000801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES The aim of the project was to discern whether a collaborative, consultative-rich, clinical nurse specialist-led project could increase completion rates of a patient health questionnaire for depression and a generalized anxiety disorder questionnaire with appropriate referrals in adult patients in the ambulatory and hospital settings of a robust cardiovascular surgery practice before cardiovascular surgery. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control implementation methodology guided this quality improvement project. The workflow was analyzed in collaboration with stakeholders, and barriers to and facilitators of questionnaire completion were identified. Interpreter services partnerships were enhanced and used for patients with a preferred language other than English. Weekly data analysis assessed ongoing questionnaire completion rates. OUTCOME Documented completion rates of questionnaires improved across ambulatory and hospital settings by 15%. Patients with a preferred language other than English had an 80-percentage-point increase in documented questionnaire completion. CONCLUSION Clinical nurse specialists are poised to lead projects because of their use of the collaborative and consultative core competencies. A formal electronic health record report was established for monitoring outcomes. Embedding questionnaire administration within the standard workflow of ambulatory and hospital staff makes administering questionnaires preoperatively a sustainable practice in both settings.
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- Jill S Dinsmore
- Author Affiliations: Clinical Nurse Specialists (Dinsmore and Messner), Department of Nursing, and Clinical Nurse Specialist Provider (Schmidt), Pain Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Associate Professor (Loth), and Professor (Meiers), Department of Graduate Nursing, Winona State University, Rochester, Minnesota; and Jane W. and James E. Moore Nursing Research Professor (Meiers), College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
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Seecheran NA, Rafeeq S, Maharaj N, Swarath S, Seecheran V, Seecheran R, Seebalack V, Jagdeo CL, Seemongal-Dass R, Quert AYL, Giddings S, Ramlackhansingh A, Sandy S, Motilal S, Seemongal-Dass R. Correlation of RETINAL Artery Diameter with Coronary Artery Disease: The RETINA CAD Pilot Study-Are the Eyes the Windows to the Heart? Cardiol Ther 2023; 12:499-509. [PMID: 37318673 PMCID: PMC10423171 DOI: 10.1007/s40119-023-00320-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to determine whether there was any correlation between coronary artery disease (CAD) and retinal artery diameter at an academic tertiary medical center in Trinidad and Tobago. METHODS This prospective study evaluated patients (n = 77) with recent invasive coronary angiography (CAG) and the Synergy between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) score who subsequently underwent optical coherence tomography-angiography (OCT-A) at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) from January 2021 to March 2021. Routine medical history and cardiovascular medications were also recorded. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient and Mann-Whitney U-tests were used to compare correlations and medians between groups. RESULTS The average patient age was 57.8 years old, with the majority being male [n = 55 (71.4%)] and of South Asian ethnicity [n = 53 (68.8%)]. Retinal artery diameter was negatively correlated with the SYNTAX score (-0.332 for the right eye, p = 0.003 and -0.237 for the left eye, p = 0.038). A statistically significant relationship was also demonstrated in females and diabetic patients. There were no serious adverse events (SAEs). CONCLUSION A significantly negative correlation was observed between retinal artery diameter and SYNTAX score. This study alludes to the practical use of optical coherence tomography-angiography (OCT-A) as a noninvasive diagnostic modality for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Further large-scale, multicentric studies are required to confirm these exploratory findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04233619.
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- Naveen Anand Seecheran
- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago.
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- Department of Medicine, North Central Regional Health Authority, Mt. Hope, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Medicine, North Central Regional Health Authority, Mt. Hope, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Medicine, North Central Regional Health Authority, Mt. Hope, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Medicine, North Central Regional Health Authority, Mt. Hope, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Medicine, Kansas University Medical Center, Wichita, KS, USA
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- Department of Medicine, North Central Regional Health Authority, Mt. Hope, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Medicine, North Central Regional Health Authority, Mt. Hope, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Medicine, North Central Regional Health Authority, Mt. Hope, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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Harnanan D, Parbhu S, Pran L, Baboolal I, Harnarayan P, Naraynsingh V, Seecheran N. Endovascular Revascularization and Outcomes of Critical Limb-Threatening Ischemia in Trinidad and Tobago: The EVENT Pilot Study-Challenges in a Limited-Resource, Caribbean Setting. Cardiol Ther 2023; 12:511-524. [PMID: 37329412 PMCID: PMC10423177 DOI: 10.1007/s40119-023-00322-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This retrospective study investigated major adverse limb events (MALE) and mortality outcomes in critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) patients with tissue loss after an endovascular revascularization-first (EVR-1st) strategy. METHODS MALE and mortality were assessed in 157 consecutive patients with CLTI and tissue loss from June 2019 to June 2022 at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Trinidad and Tobago. RESULTS 157 patients underwent the EVR-1st strategy, of whom 20 were pivoted to immediate surgical revascularization (SR). Of the remaining 137 patients, successful EVR was achieved in 112, giving a procedural success of 82% and an all-comer overall success of 71%. The mortality and MALE rates were 2.7% and 8.9% at 2 years, respectively. Males and patients with previous major amputations were at significantly higher risk for MALE (p values of 0.016 and 0.018, respectively). There was a statistically significant difference in successful EVR for both Rutherford-Baker (RB) 5 (minor) and RB 6 (major) classifications: 63 (56%) vs. 5 (20%) and 49 (44%) vs. 20 (80%), both with a p value of 0.01. There were no differences in successful EVR amongst Wound, Ischemia, Foot Infection (WIfI) clinical stages. There were no differences in successful EVR amongst the Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC II) classifications. CONCLUSIONS This study may prove clinically informative and applicable for an EVR-1st management strategy for high-risk patients with CLTI in a limited-resource, Caribbean setting. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05547022 (retrospectively registered).
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- Dave Harnanan
- Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Surgery, North Central Regional Health Authority, Mount Hope, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Surgery, North Central Regional Health Authority, Mount Hope, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, 2nd Floor, Building #67, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt. Hope, Trinidad and Tobago.
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Magny-Normilus C, Hassan S, Sanders J, Longhurst C, Lee CS, Jurgens CY. Implications for Self-Management among African Caribbean Adults with Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health Disorders: A Systematic Review. Biomedicines 2022; 10:2735. [PMID: 36359258 PMCID: PMC9687849 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10112735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Mental health problems are common among individuals suffering from chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Self-management is essential in preventing NCD progression. Mental health problems can impede the ability to self-manage one's NCDs. The African Caribbean population in the United States suffers from a high burden of NCDs and has unique societal factors that alter disease management. This systematic review aimed to better understand the burden of mental health problems among African Caribbean adults with one or more NCDs and explore the association between mental health disorders and the level of control of NCDs. A literature search was conducted for original research documenting the prevalence of mental illnesses in individuals with NCDs. Data were descriptively summarized. Fourteen studies met inclusion criteria. Three themes emerged: (1) prevalence of comorbid mental health problems and chronic NCDs; (2) factors that mitigate or mediate the association between mental health problems and chronic NCDs-(a) factors influencing self-management; (b) association between mental health and NCD outcome studies focused on (b1) risk factors and (b2) protective factors; and (3) varied results. Chronic disease self-management and disease outcomes are influenced by mental problems and the association is mitigated by complex factors in the African Caribbean population.
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- Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
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- William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA
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- William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA
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- William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA
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- William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA
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Welch T, Rampersad F, Motilal S, Seecheran NA. Comparison of cardiac CT angiography coronary artery dimensions and ethnicity in Trinidad: the CADET pilot study. Open Heart 2022; 9:openhrt-2021-001922. [PMID: 35354659 PMCID: PMC8968509 DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2021-001922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to determine if there were any significant differences in coronary artery (CA) dimensions at prespecified segments during cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) compared with ethnicity at an academic tertiary medical centre in Trinidad and Tobago. Methods Patients (n=170) who underwent CCTA from July 2016 to June 2021 at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex were selected based on predefined selection criteria. The size of the left main and proximal, mid and distal diameters of the left anterior descending, left circumflex and right coronary artery (RCA) were measured using quantitative coronary angiography, syngo.CT Coronary Analysis (Siemens Healthineers AG, Erlangen, Germany). Routine medical history, cardiovascular medications and anthropometric data were also recorded. Comparisons were performed using an independent sample t-test and analysis of variance for continuous variables. Results One hundred and seventy participants were enrolled in this study. There were no statistically significant associations between gender and CA dimensions; however, there were significant associations between South Asian and Caribbean black ethnicities for almost all CA dimensions except for the distal RCA segment. These findings were replicated when the analysis was adjusted for body surface area with the addition of the mid-RCA segment, which was bordering near-significance (p value 0.051). Conclusions Significantly smaller CA dimensions were observed in South Asian patients compared with Caribbean black patients undergoing CCTA. This pilot study could be clinically significant for Trinidadian patients at risk of developing coronary artery disease. Trial registration number NCT04774861.
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- Tonya Welch
- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
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Zhang L, Bao Y, Tao S, Zhao Y, Liu M. The association between cardiovascular drugs and depression/anxiety in patients with cardiovascular disease: A meta-analysis. Pharmacol Res 2021; 175:106024. [PMID: 34890773 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.106024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the association between cardiovascular drugs and depression/anxiety in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). This meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews; CRD42020197839) and conducted in accordance with the MOOSE (Meta-analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology) guidelines. The PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, and VIP databases were systematically searched to identify all available studies on this topic. Random-effects multivariate meta-regression was performed to investigate the sources of study heterogeneity. Review Manager version 5.3 and Stata 12.0 were used for data analyses. This meta-analysis included 54 studies with a total number of 212,640 patients. Overall, in patients with CVD, aspirin (odds ratio [OR]:0.91, 95% confidence interval [CI]:0.86-0.96, P = 0.02) was associated with a lower risk of depression, while calcium channel blockers (CCB) (OR:1.21, 95%CI:1.05-1.38, P = 0.008), diuretics (OR:1.34, 95%CI:1.14-1.58, P = 0.0005), and nitrate esters (OR:1.32, 95%CI:1.08-1.61, P = 0.006) were associated with a higher risk of depression, additionally, statin (OR:0.79, 95%CI:0.71-0.88, P < 0.0001) was associated with a lower risk of anxiety, but diuretics (OR:1.39, 95%CI:1.26-1.52, P < 0.00001) was associated with a higher risk of anxiety. Subgroup analysis presented that, in patients with hypertension, β-blockers were associated with a higher risk of depression (OR:1.45, 95%CI:1.26-1.67, P < 0.00001); in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), statin (OR:0.77, 95%CI:0.59-0.99, P = 0.04), and aspirin (OR:0.85, 95%CI:0.75-0.97, P = 0.02) were associated with a lower risk of depression, while CCB (OR:1.32, 95%CI:1.15-1.51, P < 0.0001) and diuretics (OR:1.36, 95%CI:1.12-1.64, P = 0.002) were associated with a higher risk of depression, additionally, diuretics was associated with a higher risk of anxiety (OR:1.41, 95%CI:1.28-1.55, P < 0.00001); in patients with heart failure, nitrate esters (OR:1.93, 95%CI:1.19-3.13, P = 0.007), and diuretics (OR:1.58, 95%CI: 1.02-2.43, P = 0.04) were associated with a higher risk of depression. The use of cardiovascular drugs should be considered when evaluating depression or anxiety in patients with CVD to improve the care and treatment of these patients.
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- Lijun Zhang
- Department of Psycho-cardiology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Beijing 100029, China.
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- National Institute on Drug Dependence and Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Dependence, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China; School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Department of Psycho-cardiology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Beijing 100029, China; School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.
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- National Institute on Drug Dependence and Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Dependence, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China; School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Department of Psycho-cardiology, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Beijing 100029, China.
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Rawashdeh SI, Ibdah R, Kheirallah KA, Al-Kasasbeh A, Raffee LA, Alrabadi N, Albustami IS, Haddad R, Ibdah RM, Al-Mistarehi AH. Prevalence Estimates, Severity, and Risk Factors of Depressive Symptoms among Coronary Artery Disease Patients after Ten Days of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Clin Pract Epidemiol Ment Health 2021; 17:103-113. [PMID: 34733349 PMCID: PMC8493832 DOI: 10.2174/1745017902117010103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background: Depression and cardiovascular disorders are significant determinants of health that affect the quality of life and life expectations. Despite the high importance of depression screening among Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) patients, the time being to assess and treat it remains controversial. Objectives: This study aims to assess the prevalence estimates and severity of depressive symptoms and determine the risk factors associated with developing such symptoms among CAD patients after ten days of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Methods: All patients who underwent elective PCI between October 5, 2019, and Mid-March 2020 and diagnosed with CAD were included in this cross-sectional study. CAD was defined as intra-luminal stenosis of ≥ 50% in one or more of the coronary arteries. Depressive symptoms were screened after ten days of the PCI utilizing the patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) tool. A linear regression model was used to assess the adjusted effects of independent variables on PHQ-9 scores. Electronic medical records, clinical charts, and PCI and echocardiogram reports were reviewed. Results: Out of 385 CAD patients, a total of 335 were included in this study, with a response rate of 87%. The participants' mean (±SD) age was 57.5±10.7 years, 75.2% were males, 43% were current smokers, and 73.7% had below bachelor's education. The prevalence estimates of patients with moderate to severe depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥10) was 34%, mild depression 45.1%, and normal 20.9%. Female gender, low educational level and diabetes mellitus were found to be the significant independent predictors of depression among our cohort with (t(333) = 3.68, p<0.001); (t(333) = 5.13, p<0.001); and (t(333) = 2.79, p=0.042), respectively. Conclusion: This study suggests a high prevalence of depressive symptoms among CAD patients after ten days of PCI. Approximately one out of three patients with CAD have significant symptoms of depression, which is an alarming finding for clinicians. Moreover, this study demonstrates a lack of sufficient depression recognition and management in similar study settings. Integration of mental health assessment and treatment among patients with CAD as soon as after PCI is recommended for optimal and effective treatment and to obtain the best outcomes.
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- Sukaina I Rawashdeh
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Nursing, King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid, Jordan
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- Division of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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