ABSTRACT
Depression is one of the Common psychological disorders. From the cognitive point of view, the unhealthy attitudes increase the severity of the depression. The aim of this study was to investigate depression and unhealthy attitudes in coronary patients hospitalized at Tabriz Shahid Madani Heart Center. One hundred twenty eight hospitalized patients having myocardial Infarctions were studied regarding unhealthy attitudes, severity of depression and demographic data. The study showed a significant relation between unhealthy attitudes, BDI [Beck Depression Inventory] and severe depression. Moreover, a significant relation existed between gender and depression [P=0.0001]. In addition, the level of education increased the intensity of unhealthy attitudes [P=0.0001]. Several researches in both outside and inside Iran support the idea. Based on present study and more other investigations, it can be suggested to provide the necessary elements and parameters such as antidepressant medication, psychologists, complementary treatment for coping with negative mood and its unwanted consequences.
ABSTRACT
Background: LV dysfunction reflects the impairment of pumping function of the heart. Left ventricular ejection fraction [LVEF] of >50% refers to the excellent pumping condition and less than 30%, illustrates the decreased ability or even the failure. Depression is one of the most common psychological disorders. From the cognitive point of view and because depression is a widespread psychological problems in coronary patients the aim of this research is evaluation of the relation between LVEF, depression, gender and age. Methods: 128 patients with coronary heart disease in shahid madani heart hospital were enrolled. Data were statistics analyzed. Results: The results of the current study showed that a close meaningful relationship exists between gender and depression [p=0.0001] and also between gender and LVEF degree [p=0.03]. other parameters such as age. Conclusion: Several studies in both inside and outside of Iran have confirmed these results. Patients with coronary artery disease need complementary treatment such as antidepressant medication and coping with negative mood techniques