Beyond the Heart: The Significance of Depression in Cardiac Surgery
Depression is often overlooked in cardiac surgery patients, despite its significant impact on recovery and long-term outcomes. Systematic psychological screening before and after surgery together with a multidisciplinary approach integrating cardiovascular and psychological care can improve patient outcomes. Future research should clarify how depression and cardiovascular disease are linked, assess treatment effectiveness, and identify appropriate intervention strategies.
Authors
- Ulrik Sartipy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2707-0263)
- Malin Stenman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6782-0586)
- Susanne J. Nielsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6811-1418)
- Josefin Särnholm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9872-4781)
- Veronica Jackson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1301-8440)
- Anna Falk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4829-0943)
Institutions
- Karolinska University Hospital (SE)
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center (US)
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Healthcare in Sweden (SE)
- Stockholm Health Care Services (SE)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezaf277
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.78
Funders
- Hjärt-Lungfonden
- Karolinska Institutet