PSYC 4270 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Coronary Artery Disease, Beck Depression Inventory, Heart Failure
29 Sep 2017
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Introduction heart disease (chd) as a cause of disability and early death in industrialized countries. Major depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder. It is predicted that by 2020, chd and depression will account for the greatest proportion of. Major depression occurs in 15 to 20% of hospitalized chd patients, with some 30 to 50% Estimates of the prevalence of depression are similar among post-myocardial infarction (post-mi) patients, as well as patients who have unstable angina or congestive heart failure. These rates are about three times as high as in the general community. Despite its high prevalence, depression is often unrecognized in chd patients. Some degree of depressed mood and be a normal reaction to the stresses associated with chd. It is difficult to determine whether fatigue, sleep problems, or difficulty concentrating are cardiac or depression related. Depression frequently becomes a chronic condition that can interfere with treatment of chd.
