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Development of Depressive Symptoms After Myocardial Infarction- Impact of Risk Factors
Author(s): Jalal Habib Meny, Qurrat Ulain Hamdan, Muhammad Hamdan Waqas, Aalia Akhtar Hayat*, Khadija Shoaib Bakari, Areej Habib Meny, Hamid Sharif Khan and Jalal Habib Meny Aim: We designed this study to compare the presence of depressive symptoms pre and 6 months post-MI and to identify the association of various biological and non-biological risk factors with the development of depressive symptoms post-MI. Objective: Coronary artery disease and depressive illness are the largest contributors to global mortality and disability. These disorders frequently occur together and have major health implications. We conducted this study to determine the frequency of increased depressive symptoms following Myocardial Infarction (MI) and analyze associated baseline risk factors. Study Design: Descriptive case series. Place and duration of study: Tertiary care cardiology hospital from Sept 2019 to Jan 2021. Patients and Methods: Patients presenti.. Read More»

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