| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9945693 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Preoperative depression is an independent risk factor for mortality following cardiac valve surgery. Depression screening should be incorporated into preoperative risk stratification, and future studies are warranted to determine if preoperative or postoperative interventions to treat depression can improve outcomes.
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Authors
P. Michael MD, Frederick A. MD, MSPH, John A. MD, MPH, Pamela N. MD, A. Laurie PhD, Martin PhD, Frederick L. MD, Karl E. MD, John S. MD, PhD,