The pathophysiology and management of depression in cardiac surgery patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is common in the cardiac surgery population. This contemporary narrative review aims to explore the main pathophysiological disturbances underpinning depression specifically within the cardiac surgery population. The common non-pharmacological and pharmacological management strategies used to manage depression within the cardiac surgery patient population are also explored.

Methods

A total of 1291 articles were identified through Ovid Medline and Embase. The findings from 39 studies were included for qualitative analysis in this narrative review.

Results

Depression is associated with several pathophysiological and behavioral factors which increase the likelihood of developing coronary heart disease which may ultimately require surgical interventi

SUBMITTER: Vu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10623009 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature