scholarly journals Quality of life after coronary angioplasty or bypass surgery1-year follow-up in the Coronary Angioplasty versus Bypass Revascularization Investigation (CABRI) trial

1999 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 653-658 ◽  
Author(s):  
P WAHRBORG
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Coronary Angioplasty

Depressive symptoms and quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease after percutaneous coronary interventions

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 2060-2060
Author(s):  
D. Dudek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Coronary Angioplasty ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Artery Disease

Depression contributing to cardiovascular disease is a major clinical problem both due to frequent occurrence and serious health effects. Studies confirm a relationship between depressive disorders and risk for the development and unfavorable course of coronary artery disease (CAD) and myocardial infarction.The aim of the study was to assess how the comorbidity of depressive symptoms and CAD influences the quality of life (QoL) in patients after the successful coronary angioplasty (PCI). 227 patients with CAD selected for PCI were enrolled. 156 patients with full clinical and angiographic success and without restenosis within 4 weeks after the interventions were included in one year follow-up. Patients’ status was assessed four times (one day before and at 1, 6 and 12 months after the intervention). Polish version of SF-36, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Rosenberg's Self-esteem Scale (RS), Beck's Hopelessness Scale (HS) and Authomatic Thoughts Questionnaires (ATQ) were used.In the whole group QoL after one months after PCI was significantly improved. This tendency persisted in further examinations. There was a significant correlation between SF-36, which measures QoL, severity of depressive symptoms (BDI) and parameters describing depressive thinking style (HS, RS and ATQ). The presence of depressive symptoms at each assessment during follow-up, was associated with the poorer quality of life.Presenting study indicate that depressive symptoms in patients with coronary artery disease significantly affect the quality of life, despite of the successful coronary angioplasty. Optimized comprehensive approach to CAD patients may require psychological assessment and inclusion of adequate psychological or psychiatric interventions.

Cathartic Effect of Suicide Attempts Not Limited to Depression

Crisis ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yves Sarfati ◽  
Blandine Bouchaud ◽  
Marie-Christine Hardy-Baylé
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Short Term

Summary: The cathartic effect of suicide is traditionally defined as the existence of a rapid, significant, and spontaneous decrease in the depressive symptoms of suicide attempters after the act. This study was designed to investigate short-term variations, following a suicide attempt by self-poisoning, of a number of other variables identified as suicidal risk factors: hopelessness, impulsivity, personality traits, and quality of life. Patients hospitalized less than 24 hours after a deliberate (moderate) overdose were presented with the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and Impulsivity Rating Scales, Hopelessness scale, MMPI and World Health Organization's Quality of Life questionnaire (abbreviated versions). They were also asked to complete the same scales and questionnaires 8 days after discharge. The study involved 39 patients, the average interval between initial and follow-up assessment being 13.5 days. All the scores improved significantly, with the exception of quality of life and three out of the eight personality traits. This finding emphasizes the fact that improvement is not limited to depressive symptoms and enables us to identify the relative importance of each studied variable as a risk factor for attempted suicide. The limitations of the study are discussed as well as in particular the nongeneralizability of the sample and setting.

Predicting quality of life after coronary angioplasty

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Echteld ◽  
S. Maes ◽  
T. M. T. van Elderen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Coronary Angioplasty
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