Impact of depression and/or anxiety on patients with percutaneous coronary interventions after acute coronary syndrome: a protocol for a real-world prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is one of the leading causes of death. Depression and/or anxiety after ACS is common. Studies from developed countries have reported that the occurrence of anxiety or depression after ACS might increase the risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. However, the results varied, and are limited in developing countries. Therefore, well designed large-scale real-world study is needed to make further clarification. The main objective of this study is to evaluate whether depression or anxiety could affect the prognosis of patients with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) post-ACS.

Method and analysis

The study is a prospective, multicentre, cohort study, which will be performed at 12 large hospitals in northwest China and led by t

SUBMITTER: Xiao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6731775 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature