Testing cardiac patients for depression does not prove beneficial, reveals a new study.
Researchers at McGill University, Johns Hopkins University and six other institutions across the globe raised doubt on the American Heart Association's insistence on the important link between depression and cardiac care.
Cardiac Catheterization | Coronary Angiogram - Indications Preparation Procedure Risks Test FAQs
Cardiac catheterization is a radiological procedure for both diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions. It involves the insertion of a long thin flexible tube called catheter a vein or an artery to the heart.
Cardiac catheterization is a radiological procedure for both diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions. It involves the insertion of a long thin flexible tube called catheter a vein or an artery to the heart.
The study examined a collection of more than 1,500 clinical studies from around the world and after reviewing 17 of these in detail, Dr. Roy Ziegelstein, of Johns Hopkins added screening for depression would not held patients in a cardiac care environment.
Thombs said: "We discovered that screening alone or screening and referral doesn't help most patients. Moreover, we found no connection at all between getting treated for depression and cardiovascular outcomes, like having a subsequent heart attack.
Steps to Block Key Enzyme Action in Heart Failure Mapped
In a breakthrough study, scientists at Johns Hopkins have mapped out a key chemical step involved in blocking enzyme action in heart failure.
In a breakthrough study, scientists at Johns Hopkins have mapped out a key chemical step involved in blocking enzyme action in heart failure.
The study is to be published in the Nov. 12 special edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
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Bypass Heart Surgery Does Not Affect Kids' IQ Levels
Bypass surgery in children with less complex heart defects doesn't lead to low IQ levels, say researchers from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Bypass surgery in children with less complex heart defects doesn't lead to low IQ levels, say researchers from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
