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Psychosocial Impact on Cardiac Patients: A Retrospective Analysis of In-Hospital Data

  • By

  • Katharina von Westerholt

  • Panagiotis Xynogalos

  • Norbert Frey

  • Hans-Christoph Friederich

  • Jobst-Hendrik Schultz

  • Bastian Bruns

  • March 21, 2026

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    Heart diseases significantly increase the prevalence of depressive and anxious symptoms, affecting health-related quality of life in cardiac patients.

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    Cardiac patients with depression or anxiety face higher risks of morbidity, rehospitalization, and mortality compared to those without these symptoms.

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    The study analyzed 511 cardiac inpatients to assess psychosocial burdens and identify clinical characteristics linked to depressive and anxious symptoms.

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    Depressive disorders were found in 24.7% of heart failure patients and 19.8% in those with coronary heart disease, indicating a high prevalence.

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    The research emphasizes the need for targeted approaches to address mental health issues in cardiac patients to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

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Psychosocial Impact on Cardiac Patients: A Retrospective Analysis of In-Hospital Data

  • by Katharina von Westerholt, Panagiotis Xynogalos, Norbert Frey, Hans-Christoph Friederich, Jobst-Hendrik Schultz, Bastian Bruns

  • March 21, 2026

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