Anxiety and depression in inherited channelopathy patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are an effective treatment in some patients with inherited heart disease, including inherited channelopathies, yet they have also been shown to impact patients' psychological health.

Objective

We sought to improve understanding of the level of anxiety and depression as well as device acceptance among inherited channelopathy patients with an ICD.

Methods

Eligible patients seen at Johns Hopkins Hospital were sent a survey, which included the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire (CAQ), and the Florida Patient Acceptance Survey (FPAS). Student t tests and χ² tests were used to identify associations with abnormal anxiety and depression scores.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Singh SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8369306 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature