Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) After Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Mental illnesses following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are a growing concern, as they are associated with worse outcomes for AMI patients. Our understanding of the prevalence of mental illnesses after an AMI is incomplete, as most studies investigate depression while overlooking other conditions like anxiety and PTSD. Existing studies often rely on patient-reported questionnaires for mental illness diagnoses, a method that can be subjective. To address this, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the prevalence and risk factors of depression, anxiety, and PTSD after AMI, including only studies with formal mental illness diagnoses. Methods: Searches in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsycINFO up to 23 January 2025 identified 23 qualifying stu

SUBMITTER: Chong RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11943088 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature