Depressive symptoms and health-related quality of life following acute myocardial infarction - Takeaways - MDSpire

Depressive symptoms and health-related quality of life following acute myocardial infarction

  • By

  • Manuel Mallol-Simmonds

  • Claudia Gay Rojas

  • Ivan Cañete Palta

  • Criss Diaz

  • Alfredo Parra-Lucares

  • June 29, 2026

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    Depressive symptoms were highly prevalent among STEMI survivors, with 94.1% exhibiting at least mild symptoms 30 days post-infarction.

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    The median HAM-D score for depressive symptoms in the study cohort was 12, indicating a significant burden of depression.

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    Higher severity of depressive symptoms was significantly associated with lower physical and mental health-related quality of life scores.

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    Multivariable analyses confirmed that depressive symptoms independently impacted both physical and mental component scores of the SF-36.

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    The study highlights the need for integrating mental health assessments into post-infarction care within public healthcare systems.

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Depressive symptoms and health-related quality of life following acute myocardial infarction

  • by Manuel Mallol-Simmonds, Claudia Gay Rojas, Ivan Cañete Palta, Criss Diaz, Alfredo Parra-Lucares

  • June 29, 2026

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