Postoperative depression is a multifaceted condition that can limit quality of life and
potentially decrease the survival benefits of open heart surgery (OHS). We postulated that …

Objective Depression has been related to poor medical prognosis in patients with coronary
artery disease and to diminished quality of life after coronary artery bypass graft surgery …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the severity and course
of depressive symptoms on change in quality of life (QOL) 6 months after cardiac surgery …

Background Depression is highly prevalent in cardiac surgical patients and is associated
with mortality. The objectives of the study were to evaluate depression scores longitudinally …

OBJECTIVE: To characterize the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for depression
before and after cardiac surgery. METHODS: Patients awaiting nonemergent surgery (N …

Background In this study we hypothesize that depression is associated with perioperative
neurocognitive dysfunction and altered quality of life one month after surgery. Methods Data …

Background Depression is commonly reported in patients after cardiac surgery and
increases the risk of postoperative cardiac morbidity or mortality or both. Although …

Background While it is known that depression and anxiety influence cardiac surgery
recovery, the mechanisms of such remain unclear. We examined the influence of anxiety …

Objective: To determine if depression is independently associated with cardiac and all-
cause mortality 10 years after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Although many …

Background: There is convincing evidence to suggest that depression significantly increases
the risk of mortality following myocardial infarction. There are few data concerning …