Assessment of Depression Diagnosis for Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI): A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Individuals with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or ischaemic heart disease are susceptible to anxiety and sadness. Depression is prevalent in individuals with ischaemic heart disease (IHD). Approximately 2.4 million patients are hospitalised annually in India with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Post-ACS depression constitutes an independent risk factor for subsequent cardiac events and death, with a greater prevalence in women than in males. Aim: In present investigation was deals with depression diagnosis for patient with AMI. Method: This retrospective study focused on Medicare FFS enrolees having experienced their first AMI in 2017–2018 and were free of prior depression diagnoses. Result: The findings of the current analysis indicate that early identification and treatment of depression might alleviate some negative effects on healthcare expenses and utilisation by decreasing the probability of recurrence and adverse outcomes. Timely identification of depression may contribute to stabilising long-term expenses, however a delayed diagnosis might hinder the attainment of favourable outcomes.
Authors: Dr. Neelesh Chaubey, Ali Akbar Kolambil
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411922946